A Bear Called Paddington - Chapter 1 - Character Analysis Paddington and Mr Brown

In the first chapter of "A Bear Called Paddington," students undertake a character analysis activity that delves into the appearance, speech, and behavior of the story's protagonist, Paddington Bear. The activity prompts students to extract words and phrases directly from the text that paint a vivid picture of what Paddington looks like. They are also encouraged to note how Paddington communicates and acts, drawing from the narrative to build a comprehensive understanding of his character. The culmination of this analysis is a creative task where students use the gathered descriptions to draw their interpretation of Paddington, thereby bringing the literary depiction to life through their artwork.

Similarly, the character analysis extends to Mr. Brown, another key figure in the opening chapter. Students are tasked with identifying descriptive language from the text that details Mr. Brown's physical appearance. They also focus on capturing the essence of his personality by noting words and phrases that illustrate his manner of speaking and behavior. This deep dive into the text not only aids in comprehension but also enhances the students' ability to infer character traits from the narrative. With these insights, the students are then asked to draw Mr. Brown, using the text's descriptions as a guide to visualizing and representing his character artistically.