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Analyzing The Tale of Despereaux

Analyzing The Tale of Despereaux

What does it mean to analyze? to separate into parts or elements; determine the

What does it mean to analyze? to separate into parts or elements; determine the elements or essential features of something. n to examine critically, so as to bring out the essential elements or give the essence of. n to examine carefully and in detail so as to identify causes, key factors, possible results, etc. n n http: //dictionary. reference. com/browse/analyze

To analyze characters in The Tale of Despereaux we need to examine: Traits n

To analyze characters in The Tale of Despereaux we need to examine: Traits n Motivations n Conflicts n Point of View n Relationships n Changes they undergo n

What are character traits? l l These can be adjectives that you would use

What are character traits? l l These can be adjectives that you would use to describe a character. Examples: funny, scary, tough, sensitive, obedient, rebellious, doubtful, boring, secretive, selfish, energetic, devious, bossy, and calm

What are motivations? n Motivation is why someone acts the way they do. n

What are motivations? n Motivation is why someone acts the way they do. n Is it always obvious what someone’s motivation is? n Can motivation change?

What are conflicts? Struggles n Disagreements n Things that go wrong n

What are conflicts? Struggles n Disagreements n Things that go wrong n

4 Types of Point of View 1. 2. 3. 4. Objective Third Person First

4 Types of Point of View 1. 2. 3. 4. Objective Third Person First Person Omniscient and Limited Omniscient http: //www. learner. org/interactives/literature/read/pov 2. html

What are relationships? n How characters are related n How they interact with each

What are relationships? n How characters are related n How they interact with each other n What characters have shared

Changes characters undergo This can be anything from aging to shifting beliefs. This can

Changes characters undergo This can be anything from aging to shifting beliefs. This can include birth, death, learning, and forgiving.

Main Characters l Devereaux Tilling l Roscuro l Miggery Sow l Princess Pea

Main Characters l Devereaux Tilling l Roscuro l Miggery Sow l Princess Pea

Secondary Characters n Despereaux’s family n King Phillip n Botticelli Remorso n Cook n

Secondary Characters n Despereaux’s family n King Phillip n Botticelli Remorso n Cook n Gregory the Jailer

Analyzing Despereaux n n n Traits: Imaginative and brave Motivations: Music and love Conflicts:

Analyzing Despereaux n n n Traits: Imaginative and brave Motivations: Music and love Conflicts: Mouse society Relationships: His family and Princess Pea Changes: Learns to read and stand up for himself http: //www. imdb. com/video/screenplay/vi 1854014 233/ Does Despereaux have any weaknesses? What do you like most about him?

Analyzing Roscuro Traits: Clever and heartbroken l Motivations: Light and revenge l Conflicts: Light

Analyzing Roscuro Traits: Clever and heartbroken l Motivations: Light and revenge l Conflicts: Light and darkness l Relationships: Botticelli and Miggery l Changes: Seeks light, uses darkness What does Chiaroscuro make you think of? l

Analyzing Miggery Sow n n n Traits: Simple and hopeful Motivations: Desire to be

Analyzing Miggery Sow n n n Traits: Simple and hopeful Motivations: Desire to be a princess Conflicts: No one cares what she wants Relationships: “Uncle” and Roscuro Changes: Ears become “cauliflowers” n http: //www. imdb. com/video/screenplay/vi 2743272217/ What does Miggery really want?

Analyzing Princess Pea n n n Traits: Compassionate and gentle Motivations: Love Conflicts: Father’s

Analyzing Princess Pea n n n Traits: Compassionate and gentle Motivations: Love Conflicts: Father’s expectations and laws Relationships: Despereaux and Miggery Changes: Learns about vulnerabilities http: //www. imdb. com/video/screenplay/vi 16 35910425/ What has Princess Pea learned?

Analyzing Despereaux’s family l l l Traits: Conforming and cautious Motivations: Food and survival

Analyzing Despereaux’s family l l l Traits: Conforming and cautious Motivations: Food and survival Conflicts: Despereaux’s differences Relationships: Mouse society Changes: Lester, the father, changes. How? http: //www. imdb. com/video/screenplay/vi 1870791449/ How do the members of his family differ?

Analyzing King Phillip n n n Traits: Foolish and loving Motivations: Grief and justice

Analyzing King Phillip n n n Traits: Foolish and loving Motivations: Grief and justice Conflicts: Death of the Queen Relationships: Princess Pea and the Queen Changes: Vacillates between acceptance and nonacceptance n http: //www. imdb. com/video/screenplay/vi 2760049433/ Do you know anyone like the King?

Analyzing Botticelli Remorso Traits: Predatory and hateful n Motivations: Cause suffering and power n

Analyzing Botticelli Remorso Traits: Predatory and hateful n Motivations: Cause suffering and power n Conflicts: Roscuro’s yearning for light n Relationships: Rat society n Changes: None Does Botticelli change? Why or why not? n

Analyzing Cook Traits: Tough and impatient l Motivations: Efficiency and nuturing l Conflicts: Can

Analyzing Cook Traits: Tough and impatient l Motivations: Efficiency and nuturing l Conflicts: Can not make soup and struggles with Miggery l Relationships: Loiuse and Miggery l Changes: Becomes tolerant after making soup Why is soup so important to Cook? l

Analyzing Gregory the Jailer Traits: Wise, industrious, mournful n Motivations: Loves stories and seeks

Analyzing Gregory the Jailer Traits: Wise, industrious, mournful n Motivations: Loves stories and seeks safety n Conflicts: Rats and darkness n Relationships: Rats , Despereaux, and Miggery n Changes: Saved Despereaux. Never saved a mouse before What, if anything, surprised you about the jailer? n

What do we understand now about The Tale of Despereaux and its characters? n

What do we understand now about The Tale of Despereaux and its characters? n n What do we understand about themes like good vs. evil and the power of stories? What do we understand about problem resolution? Why did the author choose the characters she chose? Watch for differences in the movie.

Helpful links and resources l l l http: //www. thetaleofdespereauxmovie. com/ splash/downloads/scholastic/Despereaux_S cholastic. pdf

Helpful links and resources l l l http: //www. thetaleofdespereauxmovie. com/ splash/downloads/scholastic/Despereaux_S cholastic. pdf http: //www. teachertimesavers. com/Tale%2 0 of%20 Despereaux. pdf http: //www. readwritethink. org/parentafterschool-resources/grade/3 -4/