The Falcon's Malteser - Session 10 - Character Analysis The Professor

In session 10 of "The Falcon's Malteser," students delve into a character analysis of The Professor, an intriguing figure within the story. The session is designed to help students closely examine the text for details that reveal aspects of The Professor's character. They begin by collecting words and phrases that the author uses to describe The Professor's appearance. This part of the activity encourages the students to pay attention to the descriptive language and visual imagery that brings the character to life in the reader's mind.

Moving beyond mere appearances, the students also gather words and phrases from the text that shed light on The Professor's manner of speaking and behaviour, which can be equally telling of his personality. These textual clues help students to infer and understand the character's traits and motivations. The session includes a creative aspect where students are tasked with using the descriptions they've found to draw a picture of The Professor, further solidifying their interpretation of the character. Finally, they are asked to use their own words and phrases to describe The Professor's personality, encouraging them to synthesise their observations and articulate their own views on the character's nature.