A Christmas Carol Character Map

There are quite a number of characters in this story. As it is often read in the form of a drama (play) it can be especially good to delve into the different characters and see what makes them tick. Use this storyboard to record information about each character. Dig deeply to figure out what their beliefs and interests might be. Use their actions, as well as their words, to figure them out.

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Ebenezer Scrooge

Traits: miserly, lonesome, greedy, cheerless, heartless

Beliefs: family and friendship are a waste of time and that people will only let him down

Interests: making money and being left alone

Quote that Shows Personality: "Bah! Humbug!"

Student Instructions

Create a character map for the major characters.

1. Identify the major characters in A Christmas Carol and type their names into the different title boxes.
2. Choose a character from the "1600s to 1800s" tab to represent each of the literary characters.
• Select colors and a pose appropriate to story and character traits.
3. Choose a scene or background that makes sense for the character.
4. Fill in Textables for Traits, Interests, Beliefs, and Quote that Shows Personality.
5. Save and submit the assignment.