Darwin's Dragons - Session 14 - Character Analysis Mrs Harvey

In Session 14 of 'Darwin's Dragons', students are invited to delve deeper into the character of Mrs Harvey through a character analysis activity. They are encouraged to extract words and phrases directly from the text that detail Mrs Harvey's physical appearance, providing a basis for understanding how the author visually represents her. This exercise not only enhances comprehension but also aids in visual literacy, as students are later asked to use these descriptions to draw their own interpretation of Mrs Harvey's likeness.

Further exploration of Mrs Harvey's character is achieved by examining the language used to convey her manner of speaking and her behaviour. This aspect of the activity requires students to be attentive to the nuances of the text, identifying specific examples that reveal her personality traits and social interactions. To deepen their engagement, students are then asked to use their own words and phrases to describe Mrs Harvey's personality, promoting creative thinking and personal response. This multifaceted approach to character analysis allows students to build a comprehensive understanding of Mrs Harvey and her role in the narrative.