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The Boar's Head is the favourite watering hole of Sir John Falstaff.

Fictional Characters 3

Fictional characters feel real when we can guess how they might react. This quiz explores how writers reveal personalities through actions, thoughts and relationships.

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Fascinating Fact:

Many characters fit archetypes, such as the hero, mentor, trickster or villain, but good writers often adapt or challenge these patterns.

In Specialist Books, this quiz on fictional characters looks at how authors show what people are like in stories. You will think about behaviour, inner thoughts and relationships, rather than simple labels.

Key Terms

Characterisation: The ways a writer reveals a character’s personality through description, actions, thoughts and other people’s reactions.
Dialogue: The spoken words between characters that can show their attitudes, relationships and hidden feelings.
Body language: Non-verbal signals, such as posture or gestures, that give clues about how a character is feeling.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do writers show what a fictional character is like?

Writers show what a character is like through their actions, speech, private thoughts, appearance and how others respond to them. Together, these details build a clear picture for the reader.

What makes a fictional character feel believable?

A believable character has consistent behaviour, understandable reactions and a mix of strengths and weaknesses. Small details, such as habits or favourite phrases, can also make them feel real.

Why do relationships matter when studying fictional characters?

Relationships show how characters treat others and what they value. Friendships, rivalries and family ties can reveal hidden sides of a character that would not appear if they were alone.

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In Irvine Welsh's 1993 novel Trainspotting, what is the nickname of the character Simon Williamson?

Sick Boy

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2 .

In Frances Hodgson Burnett's 1886 novel Little Lord Fauntleroy, what does the title character call his mother?

Darling

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4 .

What is the first name of the title character in Virginia Woolf's 1925 novel Mrs Dalloway?

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What is the real name of the title character in Robert Louis Stevenson's novel The Master of Ballantrae?

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What is the favourite watering hole of the Shakespeare character, the fat knight Sir John Falstaff?

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Author: Tony Rennick (Art and Literature Critic)

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