Character Analysis

Ann:

Ann is one of the characters in the play "A Memory of Lizzie".  There are some indications given in the play as to what her personality is like and how that can influence her costume. Ann seems to be quite confident while speaking and has the tendency to be a bit snobbish. For example, when Ann says "It's only a game, Lizzie:, it can either be interpreted as snobbish or genuine. She also tends to taunt Lizzie and other characters by the way she articulates her thoughts. Ann is also a bit clever compared to the other characters in the play. There are certain situations in the play where she will correct the other characters mistake, for instance, when Hortense says "Like she was a caramel", Ann corrects him by saying "It's cannibal...and anyway she didn't eat 'em 'cos they got away". This dialogue also indicates the way Ann talks ('em, 'cos), which makes her seem like a casual girl. Ann is also a very bold girl as she does not mind arguing with others even if it comes off as rather rude.

Barbara:

Barbara comes off as an ordinary, joyful, and humorous girl that is very outspoken and has a cutesy tone to the manner she speaks in. She's also very curious and likes learning about new things. Barbara is also not afraid to say what she thinks, similar to Ann, but a bit kinder. She complains about problems she has with other characters, especially Lizzie. For example, she accuses Lizzie of lying and making her own rules. Barbara is a very big inquirer which is clearly reflected through the amount of questions she sincerely asks. When I pretend to hear Barbara's voice, I imagine her having a bit of a lisp. Overall, Barbara likes having a bit of a laugh here and there and enjoys the company of others. 

Christy:

Christy is a bit offbeat compared to the two other characters mentioned above. Ann and Barbara seem immature through the way their dialogues are structured, but Christy seems more mature and sensible than them. She also tends to support Lizzie in the beginning of the play (indirectly). Christy is also very intelligent and has a rational method of observing situations. As she is indeed a child, she's a bit energetic and likes to be active. Christy also likes to dominate at times and influence the other characters by saying what she thinks is right and/or wrong. She supports her peers only when the situation supports her thoughts. 

Dorothy:

Dorothy is a very lively character that says things without thinking them through. She says what she feels and does not care whether the other person feels hurt or not. Dorothy also has the tendency of bossing others around and expressing her thoughts with a rude shade. However, when other people are in the heat of an argument, Dorothy tries to stop them by cracking a joke or raising her tone to grab their attention. She has a very pushy and determined way of speaking, which makes her seem bossy. Dorothy's boldness is reflected throughout the play and she is definitely not shy. 

Eliza:

Eliza's character does not build up too much in the play. She has a very minor role as she does not have many lines, which makes it difficult to determine her personality traits. Similar to the other children, she likes accusing people of things without proper justifications and is very bold while speaking. Eliza is a bully, as she teases Lizzie in an offensive way. 

Frances:

Frances seems like a very ordinary child; a bit immature, playful, and energetic. He's also quite sensible seeing as he respects dead people Nothing from his speech particularly stands out in the script to distinctly identify his characteristics. 

Georgina:

Georgina is a very ordinary character and she has a very minor role in the duration of the play. She's honest, a bit immature, and innocent.