Uncover Character Motivation

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Which character in Harry Potter is revealed to have secretly cared for Harry and wanted the best for him?

  • Albus Dumbledore
  • Ron Weasley
  • Hermione Granger
  • Severus Snape (correct)

What is the motivation behind Snape's actions towards Harry?

  • Jealousy
  • Power
  • Love (correct)
  • Revenge

In the play Hamlet, what is Claudius' motivation for murdering his brother?

  • Love
  • Fear
  • Greed
  • Power (correct)

What is the motivation of the evil queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

<p>Beauty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of Rocky's key motivations in the movie Rocky IV?

<p>Revenge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines character motivation?

<p>The purpose behind the action of the characters in a story (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is character motivation important in a story?

<p>It gets the audience invested in the story (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which types of works is character motivation most prominently present?

<p>Literary works, folklore, and pop culture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do storytellers create character motivation in their stories?

<p>By including exposition about the characters' thoughts and past (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does character motivation do for the audience?

<p>It helps the audience identify and relate with the characters' purpose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Character Motivation

  • Snape's actions towards Harry are motivated by his secret care for him and desire for his well-being.
  • Claudius' motivation for murdering his brother is not specified, but generally, it is to gain power and throne.
  • The evil queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is motivated by vanity and a desire to be the fairest of them all.
  • Rocky's key motivation in Rocky IV is to avenge his friend's death and defend his country's honor.
  • Character motivation is defined as the driving force behind a character's actions, decisions, and behaviors in a story.
  • Character motivation is important in a story because it makes characters more believable, relatable, and engaging, helping audiences understand their actions and decisions.
  • Character motivation is most prominently present in literary works such as novels, plays, and films, particularly in character-driven stories.
  • Storytellers create character motivation by establishing clear goals, desires, and backstory for their characters, making their actions and decisions more purposeful and believable.
  • Character motivation helps the audience understand and connect with characters, making the story more engaging and immersive.

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