Character+Development

__**Paige Woods**__: Age 15

What do you know about this character now that s/he doesn’t yet know?

 What is this character’s greatest flaw?

 What do you know about this character that s/he would never admit?

 What is this character’s greatest asset?

 If this character could choose a different identity, who would s/he be? Oprah Winfrey or Shawn Johnson

 What music does this character sing to when no one else is around? Journey: Don't Stop Believing

 In what or whom does this character have the greatest faith?

 What is this character’s favorite movie? The Lion King

 Does this character have a favorite article of clothing? Favorite shoes?

 Does this character have a vice? Name it. Coffee.

 Name this character’s favorite person (living or dead).

 What is this character’s secret wish?

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> What is this character’s proudest achievement?

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> Describe this character’s most embarrassing moment.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> What is this character’s deepest regret?

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> What is this character’s greatest fear?

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> Describe this character’s most devastating moment. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">When her father abandoned her and her mother when she was 4.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> What is this character’s greatest achievement?

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> What is this character’s greatest hope?

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> Does this character have an obsession? Name it.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> What is this character’s greatest disappointment?

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> What is this character’s worst nightmare?

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> Whom does this character most wish to please? Why? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Her mother, because she works so hard to support her children.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> Describe this character’s mother. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Aurelia Woods: Age 49, Dark hair, brown eyes, works 2 jobs, tired, hard working, kind

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> Describe this character’s father. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Paige's father left when she was 4 <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Liam's father and Paige's stepfather is dead. Car accident.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> If s/he had to choose, with whom would this character prefer to live? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Her mother, and her stepfather.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> Where does this character fall in birth order? What effect does this have? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Oldest child, she is very protective of Liam since her stepfather died.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> Describe this character’s siblings or other close relatives. -younger step-brother named Liam- 8 yrs

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Describe this character’s bedroom. Include three cherished items. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Small, cream coloured walls, twin bed, old dresser, old bookshelf, tiny closet. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">A picture of Paige, her mother and her real father at Paige's 2nd birthday party <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">A small, patched brown bear with a missing ear. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">A radio.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> What is this character’s birth date? How does this character manifest traits of his/her astrological sign? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">January 2nd - Capricorn She wants to accomplish things, and for her mother to be proud of her.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> If this character had to live in seclusion for six months, what six items would s/he bring?

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> Why is this character angry?

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> What calms this character? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Music and hugs.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> Describe a recurring dream or nightmare this character might have.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> List the circumstances over which this character has no control.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> What wakes this character in the middle of the night? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Her little brother crying, nightmares, anxiety.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> How would a stranger describe this character? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Quiet, hardworking, pretty.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> What does this character resolve to do differently every morning?

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> Who depends on this character? Why? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Liam, because their mother is always working and has little time.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> If this character knew s/he had exactly one month to live, what would s/he do? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Track down her biological father, and travel as much as possible.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> How would a dear friend or relative describe this character? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Sweet, pretty, ambitious.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> What is this character’s most noticeable physical attribute? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Her eyes: large, bright emerald green.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> What is this character hiding from him/herself? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">The fact that she feels betrayed by her biological father for leaving her and her mother.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> Write one additional thing about your character.