Character Comparison

This character comparison worksheet helps students in Grades 7, 8, and 9 analyze characterization, relationships, conflict, and resolution in A Midsummer Night’s Dream using a structured comparative chart. By examining Hermia, Helena, Lysander, and Demetrius side by side, learners strengthen comprehension, textual evidence use, organizational thinking, and literary analysis skills while exploring how parallel character arcs shape the play’s central conflicts.

Targeted Skills

• Character Comparison & Contrast (Grades 7-9): Students analyze similarities and differences in personality, motivations, and development.
• Evidence-Based Literary Analysis: Learners support observations about each character with details from the text.
• Relationship Dynamics: Students examine how love interests, jealousy, loyalty, and misunderstanding drive conflict.
• Organizational & Synthesis Skills: The chart format helps learners organize information and draw meaningful conclusions.

Instructional Support

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed to align with middle school and early high school ELA standards.
• Clear Comparative Chart: Supports visual learners and structured analysis.
• Flexible Classroom Use: Ideal for guided practice, independent work, review, or formative assessment.
• Differentiation Friendly: Can be extended into paragraphs, essays, or discussion activities.

This character comparison worksheet supports students in developing strong literary analysis, text-based reasoning, and organizational skills through focused study of key characters. By comparing parallel character arcs and relationship outcomes, learners gain deeper insight into how Shakespeare constructs conflict and resolution. Suitable for classroom instruction or homeschool use, this printable activity provides a clear, engaging way to strengthen comprehension and analytical thinking in a classic play.

This worksheet is part of our A Midsummer Night’s Dream collection.