Love in L.A. & The Father Analyze Character: Describe Characters’ characteristics. Use detail. Keep in mind all impressions one gets from a character’s description, actions, words and feelings. What kind of men are these two main characters? What conclusions are we supposed to draw? Analyze Plot: Is the Ending Determinate or Indeterminate? Analyze Theme: What details are we given by author? What are we not told? What are we supposed to a) know or b) infer? Are setting details significant? What overriding idea(s) is (are) presented in these works? Analyze Meaning: What thematic elements are presented? Is there more than one message from this story? Is there more than one audience? Be prepared to elaborate. What other factors should we consider?