Character Analysis: Sociograms What You See is NOT Always What You Get. A Short Story Unit Character Analysis: Sociograms

What is it? A visual representation of the relationships among characters.  Make use of pictures, symbols, shapes, colors, and line styles to illustrate these relationships. 

What does it look like? The central character(s) is placed at the center of the page, and the other characters are placed around him/her. The spatial relationship on the page should in some way represent each of the character’s relationship with the main character, as well as with each other.  Lines/arrows are used to show the “direction and nature” of the relationship (e.g., strength/weakness, friend/foe, dominance/submissiveness, etc.). 

Example 1: Romeo and Juliet, Act 3 Father Laurence Capulets Montagues Juliet Romeo Mercutio Tybalt

DUE FEBRUARY 11. NO EXCEPTIONS. Your assignment Create a sociogram for 2 of the short stories in this unit. Include the main character(s) and any secondary characters you feel are important. Consider what you are told specifically and what you have had to infer from what we have read so far. Incorporate any symbols you might find. Label each story clearly. DUE FEBRUARY 11. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Grading Rubric Picture Originality Picture Relevance Required Elements CATEGORY 25 20 15 10 Picture Originality Several of the graphics used on the poster reflect a exceptional degree of student creativity in their creation. One or two of the graphics used on the poster reflect student creativity in their creation. The graphics are made by the student, but are based on the designs or ideas of others. No graphics made by the student are included. Picture Relevance All graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to understand. Most graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand. Some graphics relate to the topic. Graphics do not relate to the topic. Required Elements The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information. All required elements are included on the poster. All but 1 of the required elements are included on the poster. Several required elements were missing. Content - Accuracy All characters and relationships are accurately depicted. Most characters and relationships are accurately depicted. Few characters and relationships are accurately depicted. Attractiveness The sociogram is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. The sociogram is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. The sociogram is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. The sociogram is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.