The people that appear in a story are called characters. Most stories follow a main character or hero. Heroes don't have to be perfect, but there is usually something good about them.
Who? a small boy - Charlie Bucket
Hero or villain? hero
Qualities: a good, sensible, loving child
What good qualities could a hero have?
1. Brave
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Any more?
Sometimes, one of the main characters is a villain or a baddie.
What bad qualities could a villain have?
1. Vain
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Any more?
It was WONKA'S FACTORY, owned by a man called Mr Willy Wonka, the greatest inventor and maker of chocolates that there has ever been.
Try inventing some heroes and villains of your own....
Who?
Hero or villain?
Qualities?
Who?
Hero or villain?
Qualities:
Who?
Hero or villain?
Qualities:
Who?
Hero or villain?
Qualities:
Sometimes characters can surprise you - a hero might do something bad, or a villain might do something good. Choose one of the characters above. Plan them in more detail. What are they like? What could they do to surprise you?
Write a short paragraph to introduce your character.
