Dickens Character Study

Students compare two adapted excerpts from Charles Dickens’ works-Oliver Twist and Great Expectations. They analyze how Dickens describes each protagonist’s appearance, feelings, and personality by completing a comparison chart. The activity requires students to examine textual evidence and identify similarities and differences in characterization. This worksheet supports comprehension of how authors develop characters through actions, dialogue, and descriptive language. Working between two texts, students engage in comparative analysis and understand Dickens’ stylistic approach to depicting hardship and growth. It also builds skills in organizing information into structured charts.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Character Analysis

English Language Arts – Comparing and Contrasting Texts

English Language Arts – Using Textual Evidence

English Language Arts – Craft and Structure in Literature

English Language Arts – Graphic Organizer Skills

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