MIND YOUR CHARACTER – A BOOK CLUB ACTIVITY

The Book Club named ‘Odyssey – The Literary Sparks’ was initiated for the students across grades 6 to 10 of Parle Tilak Vidyalaya (ICSE). The first activity of the club engaged the students  in a creative writing  activity called “Mind your Character.” This activity involved  selecting a character from the play ‘Merchant of Venice’ and then reimagining that character to change the entire plot of the narrative. Each student was tasked with writing a story of 200 to 250 words based on this altered character and presenting it before their class on a designated date. Through shared insights and diverse perspectives, book club members embark on an enriching literary exploration, embracing the notion that understanding characters can lead to a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us.