The Falcon's Malteser - Session 9 - Character Analysis Jack Splendide

In Session 9 of The Falcon's Malteser, students delve into the character of Jack Splendide through a focused character analysis activity. The aim is to encourage a deeper understanding of Jack by examining how he is portrayed in the text. To start, students are asked to extract specific words and phrases that the author uses to detail Jack Splendide's physical appearance. This exercise helps the students visualise the character and pay attention to the nuances of descriptive writing.

Building on this visual imagery, the next step involves analysing the language that illustrates how Jack Splendide communicates and conducts himself. Students are encouraged to note down phrases from the text that capture Jack's manner of speech and actions, which contribute to his overall characterisation. With these insights, students are then tasked with drawing Jack Splendide, using the textual descriptions as a guide to bring the character to life visually. Finally, they are prompted to use their own words and phrases to describe Jack Splendide's personality, allowing them to engage creatively with the text and express their interpretation of Jack's character traits.