Have you ever stopped watching a show after the first few minutes? You probably didn't know much about the characters or plot. Imagine if you stopped reading The Juice at the end of Act 1. You only have a basic understanding of the characters. The characters really start to deal with the episode's problem in Act 2. As the act progresses, the characters attempt to solve the problem, and the audience gains insight into their traits and personality.
Read Act 2 of The Juice. As you read, pay attention to the characters and personality traits that may emerge.
Do you feel differently about any of the characters now that you have read Act 2? As the audience learns more about the characters, opinions and predictions are likely to change. An author reveals the character's personality to the audience in many ways. Read to learn more about techniques used to show the character's personality to the audience.
A character's speech reveals a lot. Click the button to read an excerpt from The Juice. As you read, consider what you can learn about the characters from what they say.
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Based on this interaction, how would you describe the relationship between Gary and Frank?
How characters react and behave toward other characters can tell you a lot about them and their personalities. Click the button to read another excerpt from The Juice. Notice how Ben reacts to Frank and Gary.
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Based on Ben's reactions, what assumptions can you make about Frank and Gary?
A character's actions often reveal a lot about his or her personality. Click the button to read one more excerpt from The Juice. Pay close attention to the action lines and what they reveal about the characters.
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What do the action lines reveal about Gary and Frank?
The writer provides many clues in The Juice to help you understand the characters. Read Act 2 again, noting how each character speaks, acts, and interacts with other characters. What do these details tell you about each of the play's characters? Then click each character's name to compare your analysis to a sample answer.
