Brightstorm - Session 5 - Character Analysis Eudora Vane

In the fifth session of the Brightstorm series, students delve into a character analysis activity focusing on Eudora Vane. The exercise aims to develop a deeper understanding of the character by examining textual evidence. Students begin by identifying words and phrases from the text that detail Eudora Vane's physical appearance. This part of the activity encourages close reading and attention to descriptive language used by the author to paint a picture of the character's looks.

Further exploration into Eudora Vane's character comes from analysing the way she speaks and acts, with students tasked to find phrases within the text that give insight into her behaviour and manner of speaking. This helps students understand not just what a character is like on the outside, but also how they present themselves to the world. To consolidate their understanding, students are then prompted to use this information to draw their interpretation of Eudora Vane, allowing them to engage creatively with the text. Finally, the activity asks students to employ their own vocabulary to describe Eudora Vane's personality, fostering critical thinking and personal engagement with the character.