Name_______________________________ Period________________ Date_______________

Directions: In the chart below, fill out each of the following methods of characterization based on what you see/learn/understand about the
character in the story. Be as thorough as possible.

Character: Lizabeth (the narrator) in the story “Marigolds” by Eugenia Collier

S- character’s speech/ T-main character’s own E-main character’s effect on A-main character’s L-main character’s looks/
thoughts/ dialogue about or thoughts & dialogue other characters in the story actions/behaviors appearance
in response to the main (How do others react to the
character character? How does the
character make other people
feel?)
- ripped up flowers - black
- tried the show her bravery - when she thinks of her - has a good sibling bond - tried to act tough in front - around 12-13 age
to her brother youth all she thinks of is with her younger brother of her brothers
- country accent dust, she doesn’t know Joey - going to miss lotties
- improper english why - angered miss lottie by
- nostalgically remembers ripping up marigolds/
Miss Lottie’s marigolds trespassing
very vividly - dad tears into
- feels isolated because
her parents almsot
neglection