{"id":4157,"date":"2016-09-05T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/?p=4157"},"modified":"2019-03-16T11:30:04","modified_gmt":"2019-03-16T18:30:04","slug":"character-analysis-that-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/character-analysis-that-works\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Character Analysis That Works"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ever watch an episode of <i>CSI <\/i>(or maybe binge-watched an entire season &#8230; or two)?<\/p>\n<p>If you have (or have watched just about any other TV crime drama), then you\u2019ve seen a group of detectives investigating a crime.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve seen them trying to figure out if they\u2019ve identified the correct perpetrator. They look at the suspect\u2019s age, gender, race, background, employment, and social interactions.<\/p>\n<p>This type of analysis is <i>a lot<\/i> like a character analysis for an essay. Detectives need to know details about their suspects in order to complete effective investigations. Similarly,&nbsp;you need to know the details about a character in order to complete an effective analysis.<\/p>\n<p>So let\u2019s get to our investigation, and learn how to identify our suspect &#8230; or in literary terms, write a character analysis that works.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4317\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4317\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-crime-scene-tape.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4317\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-crime-scene-tape.jpg\" alt=\"character analysis\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4317 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"character analysis\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-crime-scene-tape.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4317\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8220;Police Line Crime Scene&#8221; by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Police_Line_Crime_Scene_2498847226.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tony Webster<\/a>, Wikimedia (<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>How to Write a Character Analysis That Works<\/h2>\n<p>A character analysis can take two forms:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A character analysis as part of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-literary-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">literary analysis paper<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>An entire essay that focuses on the analysis of a single character.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Analyzing a character as part of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/8-components-smart-literary-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">literature analysis<\/a> means, of course, that you won\u2019t be able to include as many details about the character. Writing an analysis as an entire paper, however, means you need a lot more evidence to fully analyze the character.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re writing a character analysis as part of a literary analysis or a full character analysis essay, follow these tips to write a smart analysis.<\/p>\n<h2>Start with the Basics<\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve identified a character, sketch out basic observations about that character.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here are a few suggestions to get you started:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><b>Name\/nickname<\/b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b><b>Age<\/b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b><b>Marital status<\/b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Physical description<\/b>: How would you describe the character\u2019s clothing, hair, or tattoos? Does the character wear glasses? Is the character neat, slovenly, thin, or overweight?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Language\/speech patterns<\/b>: What type of word choices does the character use? What type of tone does the character use?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As you list these attributes, consider them carefully. Take notes as to how these seemingly small traits may influence the character.<\/p>\n<p>The point is to <i>analyze. <\/i>Don\u2019t take anything at face value.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s what I mean:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>A character\u2019s name or nickname may have another meaning.<\/b> Think Don Quixote. It\u2019s no coincidence that the word <em>quixotic<\/em> means exceedingly idealistic or unrealistic and sounds a lot like <em>Quixote<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b><b>A character\u2019s age will influence how he or she acts, speaks, dresses, and interacts with others. <\/b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>A character\u2019s weight, hairstyle, and clothing choices can say a lot about a character\u2019s personality.<\/b> Think Clark Kent, Superman\u2019s secret identity. He wears glasses and dresses conservatively to match his quiet demeanor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b><b>A character\u2019s word choices might reveal his\/her level of education, his\/her thoughts about others, or his\/her sense of humor.<\/b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With the basics in place, move on to a more complex analysis.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Is This Character?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/CSI-Miami-CG.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4315\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/CSI-Miami-CG.jpg\" alt=\"character analysis\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/CSI-Miami-CG.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/CSI-Miami-CG-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4599 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"character analysis\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20333%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/CSI-Miami-CG.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/CSI-Miami-CG-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/CSI-Miami-CG.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a <i>CSI <\/i>detective, a good way to get to know your suspect is to conduct interviews. If you\u2019re writing a character analysis, you\u2019ll need to ask some good interview questions.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s some questions to get you started:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What is the character\u2019s background?<\/b> How do things like the character\u2019s childhood, previous relationships, education, and work history affect the character\u2019s life today?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>How would other characters describe this character?<\/b> Think of personality characteristics, such as shy, angry, mean, sympathetic, arrogant, funny, generous, manipulative, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>How does this character feel about himself\/herself, or how might this character describe himself\/herself?<\/b> Again, think personality traits. Keep in mind that the character\u2019s views of himself\/herself might vary greatly from the opinions of others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>How does this character interact with others?<\/b> Is the character the life of the party? Is he or she a loner? Does the character have any notable friends or enemies?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>How does the character react to situations?<\/b> Does a minor irritation, such as waiting too long in traffic, throw your character into a rage? Does your character remain calm and stoic, even in the face of great tragedy?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Try one of these worksheets to help keep your notes organized:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.readwritethink.org\/files\/resources\/lesson_images\/lesson175\/RWT186-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Identifying Character Traits Worksheet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/freeology.com\/wp-content\/files\/analyzingcharacters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Analyzing Characters<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Write Your Report (or Essay)<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4316\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4316\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-writing.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4316\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-writing-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"character analysis \" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-writing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-writing-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-writing-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-writing.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4316 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20375%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"character analysis \" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20375%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-writing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-writing-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-writing-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-writing.jpg 2048w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-writing-300x225.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4316\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8220;Paper and Pen&#8221; by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/orinrobertjohn\/1574578786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orin Zebest<\/a>, Flickr.com (<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After interviews, detectives need to write their reports to document the evidence. (This is the longer, more tedious part of the process they don\u2019t show on TV.)<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to write your report too. The difference? Your writing will need to be in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/5-paragraph-essay-structure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">essay format<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a few example character analysis essays to inspire you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-examples\/character-analysis-of-iago-in-othello-by-william-shakespeare-FE55GTLo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iago in Othello by William Shakespeare<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-examples\/character-analysis-of-atticus-finch-in-to-kill-a-mockingbird-by-harper-lee-M8DvwBQW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-examples\/character-analysis-of-liesel-meminger-in-markus-zusaks-the-book-thief-MzAhGlkv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liesel Meminger in Markus Zusak&#8217;s The Book Thief<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>So how do you take all of the information about a character and turn it into a killer essay?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Follow these three steps.<\/p>\n<h3>Step #1: Find a focus<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ve taken lots of notes about your character and know a heck of a lot about him or her, but so what? What\u2019s the point you want to make about this character? For that matter, <i>what\u2019s the point of your paper?<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The key to writing a character analysis that works is identifying a focus and analyzing a specific aspect of a character.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-tweet-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-click-to-tweet\">\n<div class=\"tm-ctt-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=A+good+character+analysis+identifies+a+focus+and+analyzes+a+specific+aspect+of+a+character.&#038;via=kibin&#038;related=kibin&#038;url=https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/character-analysis-that-works\/\" target=\"_blank\">A good character analysis identifies a focus and analyzes a specific aspect of a character.<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=A+good+character+analysis+identifies+a+focus+and+analyzes+a+specific+aspect+of+a+character.&#038;via=kibin&#038;related=kibin&#038;url=https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/character-analysis-that-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"tm-ctt-btn\">Click To Tweet<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-ctt-tip\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Let\u2019s say you\u2019re analyzing Batman.<\/p>\n<p>As you examine his character, you realize that citizens of Gotham, Robin, Commissioner Gordon, and even the butler, Alfred, all say the same thing\u2014Batman\u2019s mission is not only fighting crime, but also making sure that justice is served.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s this sense of justice that fuels Batman. It&#8217;s his background, the fact that his parents were murdered when he was a child, that has led him to a life of crime-fighting and an overpowering sense of revenge and justice.<\/p>\n<p>This type of analysis creates a specific focus for your paper. You\u2019re not just writing a random list of things that describe Batman. You\u2019re using a central focus to not only explain who the character is, but also analyze him and his motivations.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve figured out the general focus, move on to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-thesis-statement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">develop a thesis statement<\/a> to identify the path for your paper.<\/p>\n<h3>Step #2: Body of evidence<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4600\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4600\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/evidence.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4600\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/evidence.jpg\" alt=\"character analysis\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/evidence.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/evidence-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4600 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20375%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"character analysis\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20375%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/evidence.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/evidence-300x225.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/evidence.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4600\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8220;111117-A-BE343-008&#8221; by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/1-25_sbct\/6357990295\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arctic Wolves<\/a>, Flickr.com (<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Like any paper, in a character analysis, you need to be able to support what you write. This means you\u2019ll need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-good-essay-commentary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find evidence<\/a> from the piece of literature you\u2019re analyzing.<\/p>\n<p>The body of your character analysis paper will incorporate the information you\u2019ve gathered from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/essay-writing-blog\/10-note-taking-strategies-to-write-a-better-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">notes you\u2019ve taken<\/a> about your character.<\/p>\n<p>Use these notes to help describe the character, explain who the character is, and what role the character plays in the literature.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, you\u2019ll also provide plenty of examples to help support your thesis statement.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re writing about Batman, you\u2019ll include the information from your notes but also evidence to support your thesis about Batman\u2019s sense of justice.<\/p>\n<p>These examples might include specific instances of Batman seeking revenge or justice on any one of the villains in the Batman series. The Joker, Riddler, or Penguin quickly come to mind.<\/p>\n<h3>Step #3: The conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>In the land of <i>CSI, <\/i>we\u2019ve just come back from the final commercial break. We\u2019re about to wrap things up by issuing the arrest warrant.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s time to wrap things up with your character analysis too. Now you&#8217;re ready to write a conclusion that sums up the main ideas of your paper. You might want to end with a quote or statistic, or leave readers with an important question.<\/p>\n<p>Want to learn more about conclusions? Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/essay-conclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Write a Killer Essay Conclusion<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>The Final Sentence<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4314\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4314\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-behind-bars.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4314\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-behind-bars-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"character analysis\" width=\"500\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-behind-bars-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-behind-bars-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-behind-bars-768x769.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-behind-bars.jpg 893w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4314 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20501%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"character analysis\" width=\"500\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20501%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-behind-bars-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-behind-bars-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-behind-bars-768x769.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-behind-bars.jpg 893w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/character-analysis-behind-bars-300x300.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4314\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8220;Bolt (Dog) In A Cell Cage&#8221; by <a href=\"http:\/\/barontremaynecaple.deviantart.com\/art\/Bolt-Dog-In-A-Cell-Cage-328913279\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BaronTremayneCaple<\/a>, DeviantArt.com (<a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY 3.0<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A successful investigation ends with a criminal behind bars and sentenced accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>A successful character analysis, though, doesn\u2019t end with the final sentence of your paper. There\u2019s always more work to be done.<\/p>\n<p>Set your paper aside for a day or two. Then return to it to revise. Don\u2019t forget to check for the basics, such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/essay-formatting-survival-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">formatting<\/a> and correct <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/apa-citation-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APA <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/mla-citation-format-made-easy-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MLA <\/a>citations, depending on what your assignment calls for.<\/p>\n<p>After your revisions are complete, send your essay to our investigative <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-editing-proofreading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">team of editors<\/a> for a little revision expertise!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever watch an episode of CSI (or maybe binge-watched an entire season &#8230; or two)? If you have (or have watched just about any other TV crime drama), then you\u2019ve seen a group of detectives investigating a crime. You\u2019ve seen them trying to figure out if they\u2019ve identified the correct perpetrator. 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