Tombful of Trouble - Session 2 - Character Analysis Howard Carter Ada

In the second session of "Tombful of Trouble," students delve into a character analysis activity designed to enhance their understanding of the story's protagonists, Howard Carter and Ada. Focusing first on Howard Carter, the activity prompts students to extract specific words and phrases from the text that paint a vivid picture of his appearance. This detailed scrutiny extends to exploring how Carter communicates and conducts himself, encouraging students to infer personality traits and behavioural patterns from the text. The culmination of this analysis is a creative task where students use the gathered descriptions to draw Howard Carter, synthesising their comprehension of the text with artistic expression.

Similarly, the character analysis of Ada involves a close examination of the text to gather descriptive language that reveals her physical attributes. Students are also tasked with identifying words and phrases that depict Ada's manner of speaking and her general behaviour, providing insight into her character. Drawing upon these textual clues, students are then challenged to bring Ada to life through their own illustrations. This activity not only aids in developing a deeper connection with the characters but also reinforces reading comprehension skills and the ability to interpret and visualise literary descriptions.