Character Motivation

Welcome to the Character Motivation category on Questions LLC! In this section, we delve into the fascinating world of character development and explore the motivations that drive fictional individuals. Whether you are a writer looking to create convincing and multi-dimensional characters or a avid reader fascinated by the intricacies of storytelling, you've come to the right place. Here, we discuss questions such as "What drives a protagonist to embark on a dangerous journey?" or "How does a villain's past shape their motivation for revenge?" Join us as we unravel the complexities of character motivation and gain a deeper understanding of the forces that propel our favorite literary figures forward.

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4) In "Why, You Reckon?" why don’t the narrator and the other man want to hold Edward for ransom? Is their motivation internal
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Analyzing Literary Text Unit Test7 of 167 of 16 Items Question Use the excerpt from Chapter 17 of the novel Peter Pan by J.M.
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Q.What does the following quote from “the cask of amontillado” reveal about what montresor wants his servants to do?I had
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"Keep back, lady, no one is going to catch me and make me a man.""But where are you going to live?" "With Tink in the house we
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Read this excerpt from White Fang.It was during this period that he might have harkened to the memories of the lair and the
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Read the excerpt from an adaptation of "To Build a Fire.”As he sat and regained his breath, he noted that he was feeling quite
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1. What is Margot's motivation for saying "Sometimes I wish the end would come" in The Diary of Anne Frank, Act 2?She wants to
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1) What is the main purpose for Shahryar and Shahzaman’s journey together?To find someone whose suffering is greater than
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“Cell One”Why doesn’t the narrator tell us why the professor’s kids are robbing? She doesn’t give a reason, what can
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At different points in the play, both of Langston’s parents try to discourage him from becoming a writer. Imagine that you are
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In the novel excerpt, what reason does Uncle Bright Star give for helping Windrider?
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In "Song of the Trees" why does Mr. Anderson want to cut down the trees?A He wants it for pasture for his cows B He wants to
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1. (A)What is Anne's motivation for spending so much time with Peter?
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Part AIn the diary of anne frank, act II (2), what is anne's motivation for spending so much time with peter? A. She wants him
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How does Mr. Hernandez's inner conflict about the bear affect the plot?A . Mr. Hernandez's fear and indecision increase suspense
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hich of the following statements BEST describes Mr. Hernandez's primary motivation in the story?A . He is motivated by curiosity
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Which is the most likely reason that more of the characters in The Giver do not act heroically?1:In a community where everything
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Which line from “The Pardoner’s Tale” reveals the Pardoner’s motive for preaching to the masses?(1 point) Responses
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In "Forest Fire," why does the narrator plan to save a stack of diaries if she must evacuate?A. She is to scared to think of
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Which of the following statements BEST describes Mr. Hernandez's primary motivation in the story?A - motivated by curiosity
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Hello, I'm writing a story and was wondering if someone could give me realistic reasons as to why a brother would kidnap hid
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Which evidence from the story explains why Dragon wanted to change his size?(1 point) “I long to lounge in Squirrel’s
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Who main character Jacob referring himself to when he say I m their shephard, their protectr what do he mean by this?
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Chapter 8 by The Great Horn spoon: Why Does does Quartz Jackson need Praiseeworthy’s help?Use R.A.C.E.
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Use the story to answer the question. How do Cora’s motivations advance the plot? (1 point) Responses Her desire to get her
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for this subject i have to write a fictional story. the focus is character motivation.i don't really know what that means..like
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In The Call of the Wild, why was Hal beating Buck?(1 point) because Buck attacked Mercedes because Buck refused to mush because
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Why does the narrator invite the police to sit down in the room where the crime wascommitted? A. He didn’t realize which room
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Does the name Alaiyo fit Beneatha because neccessary things are not enough for her- she always wants more.
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se the story to answer the question.How do Cora’s motivations advance the plot? (1 point) Responses Her desire to punish her
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Benvolio: Part, fools!Put up your swords; you know not what you do. [Beats down their swords.] Enter TYBALT. Tybalt: What! art
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Which best describes why the author hs the mother and son in "Borders" sleep in the car for two days?(5
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Use the story to answer the question.What motivates Cora to forgive Roky? Select the two correct answers. (1 point) Responses
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1 example and explanation of General Zaroff motivation towards humans.
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Based on events in "The Third Bank of the River," the reader can most likely conclude that the narrator's siblings choose to
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In the story “Borders,” why did the speaker’s mother want to travel?To visit her daughter To take her son to visit college
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But Edward didn’t holler. He just sat down on the coal. Ireckon he was scared weak-like. “Don’t you throw no coal,
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Why, You Reckon? by Langston Hughes, pages 252-258Skill Development: Character Motivation Motivation is a character's reason for
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The reason a character performs a certain action or feels a certain way is known as character _[blank]_.Select the word that
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In Act I of Romeo and Juliet, why does Romeo wish to attend a party at a Capulet’s house?(1 point) Responses because Juliet is
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Your teacher will review your responses to ensure you receive proper credit for your answers. In "Why, You Reckon?" the narrator
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8. What motivates Ida to take action at the end of Chapter 1?a) Her love for learning b) Her desire to become a teacher c) Her
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"Doodle was both tired and frightened, and when he stepped from the skiff he collapsed onto the mud, sending an armada of
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Using the picture above, explain why the narrator from "The Swimming Contest" wants to return to a place like that? Be specific.
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The fisherman was very unhappy. "What an unlucky man I am to have freed you! I implore you to spare my life.""I have told you,"
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What is the most likely reason that Danny secretly follows his father to the Allen Corporation construction site in "A hundred
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Read this passage from the story:…I'm past the point of thinking I'm going to get out of this. Ever. Not when I let it get too
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What drives plot development in a story?Consider the people, events, and conflicts that motivated the protagonist to change,
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Question: In the story, Catherine and Samuel realize that Ms. Reynolds is thankful for them giving her the box that was
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In "Another Evening at the Club," the gifts of jewelry fromAbboud Bey most likely represent (1 point) the depth of his affection
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