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Name: Where did you read about or see the character? What is the problem or challenge at the beginning of the story? What does the character want to happen by the end of the story? Does the character succeed? What happens as a result? How did the character get along with others? Personality: How does the character behave? What are the characters most important thoughts and feelings? Appearance: What does the character look like? Memorable quote: What was something that got your attention about this character?