Room 312 - A View into the Vortex

Creating Your Protagonist/Antagonist

The first part in creating any short story is to create a memorable character you want to write about.   This questionnaire should help.   Don’t just flippantly fill in the answers.  Remember, that every decision you make now will affect how your story will feel and end up.  All characters must be school appropriate.  While you will probably not use all this information, it is helpful to get a real feel for your character by thinking through these things and writing them out.

The Basics:

• What is your character’s name? Does the character have a nickname?

• What is your character’s hair color? Eye color?

* What does the character wear?

• Who are your character’s friends and family?

* Who does he/she surround herself with and who are the people your character is closest to?  (confidante)

* Describe the confidante.

* Where does he/she call home?

• Where does your character go when he/she is angry?

• Does he/she have a secret? Can the antagonist/protagonist exploit it?

• What is in your character’s refrigerator right now?

* On her bedroom floor?

* On her nightstand?

* In her garbage can?

* Does your character have any habits?