Graphic organizer character analysis brainstorming choose three characters from this list: ralph, jack, piggy, simon, roger, and samneric. fill in the boxes accordingly, using details from the text. then circle the character you are going to analyze in your essay based on your responses. criterion
possible character 1

possible character 2

possible character 3

list precise, vivid words to describe this character

what does the character do?

what does the character say?

how does the character interact with others?

why is this character interesting to you?

what makes this character different from the others?

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?