This is a step by step guide to making a character analysis. This will show you how to structure your essay and to make everything clear for the reader.

Firstly, your beginning sentence must include the essay question. You must do this so that it will be clear for the reader what the essay is about. For example, the question could be ‘ How does Philip Reeve create an effective character in Shrike?’. Therefore, your beginning question could be ‘Philip Reeve creates an effective character in Shrike by…’. This is a very good way to begin your