Character’s Name: Elizabeth 'Libby' Castle
Age: 13
Appearance: Mid-length hair, mousy brown with soft curls, average height, clothes that are quite floaty/baggy/quirky, gold necklace
• What is this character’s greatest flaw? Her odd personality
• What do you know about this character that she would never admit? She wishes she was popular at school
• What is this character’s greatest asset? Her intelligence
• What music does this character sing to when no one else is around? Edith Piaf
• In what or whom does this character have the greatest faith? Her grandma
• Does this character have a favourite article of clothing? Necklace passed down from her grandma
• Does this character have a vice? She often sees herself as being a victim, which is not always true.
• Name this character’s favourite person (living or dead). Grandma Dot
• What is this character’s secret wish? That her grandma was still alive
• What is this character’s proudest achievement? Getting top marks in her exams
• Describe this character’s most embarrassing moment? When some school kids called her a geek
• What is this character’s deepest regret? Not spending more time with her grandma
• What is this character’s greatest fear? Never making any friends at school
• Does this character have an obsession? Trying to contact her dead grandma
• Whom does this character most wish to please? Her mother, as she wants her to be proud of her in the same way her grandma was.
• Describe this character’s mother. *See Helen’s character profile* Libby has been distant from her mother since her grandma died 4 months ago
• Describe this character’s father. Libby’s father is not around due to her parent’s divorce
• Describe this character’s bedroom. Plain coloured walls with lots of posters of bands and popular films
• List the circumstances over which this character has no control. Grandma died
• Who depends on this character? No one
• How would a dear friend or relative describe this character? Very quiet and slightly weird in the way she spends her spare time focused on trying to contact the dead
Character’s Name: Helen Castle
Age: 37
Appearance: Short dark hair, tall and slim, wears pastel colours and often wears a cooking apron around the house. Very suburban looking.
• What is this character’s greatest flaw? She struggles to express her feelings - even positive ones - which has driven a wedge between her and her daughter
• What do you know about this character that she would never admit? She still loves her husband - he cheated on her several times before their divorce
• What is this character’s greatest asset? Deep down she is kind and caring, and loves Libby with all her heart
• What music does this character sing to when no one else is around? Robbie Williams
• In what or whom does this character have the greatest faith? Herself - "if you want something done properly, do it yourself"
• Does this character have a favourite article of clothing? Her handbag
• Does this character have a vice? She lives an expensive lifestyle
• Name this character’s favourite person (living or dead). Her father
• What is this character’s secret wish? She wished she had become a dancer
• What is this character’s proudest achievement? Graduating university with a 1st class degree
• Describe this character’s most embarrassing moment? When she kissed her best friends boyfriend in university
• What is this character’s deepest regret? Forgiving her husband for his unfaithfulness too many times
• What is this character’s greatest fear? That she will never find love again, that she will never re-establish a bond with Libby
• Does this character have an obsession? Buying expensive things
• Whom does this character most wish to please? Libby - both characters want each others approval, not realising they already have it
• Describe this character’s mother. *See Dorothy’s character profile*
• Describe this character’s father. Very attentive towards Helen as she was very much a daddy’s girl as a child
• Describe this character’s bedroom. Lots of expensive items, large wardrobe, photos of Libby and her parents
• List the choices that led this character to his current predicament. Divorced her husband and got a large sum of money from the settlement
• List the circumstances over which this character has no control. The death of her mother
• Who depends on this character? Libby
• How would a dear friend or relative describe this character? Tasteful, cares for her daughter, can be firm at times but very loving
Character’s Name: Dorothy 'Grandma Dot' Castle
Age: 67
Appearance: Short grey/white hair, wrinkles, short, slippers, floral dress, walking stick
• What is this character’s greatest flaw? Her forgetfulness
• What do you know about this character that she would never admit? She wanted to marry a different man to her husband, however she learnt to love him and they built a life together
• What is this character’s greatest asset? She always knows what to say to make people feel better about a situation
• What music does this character sing to when no one else is around? Edith Piaf
• In what or whom does this character have the greatest faith? She believes her granddaughter is destined for great things in the future
• Does this character have a favourite article of clothing? Her slippers
• Does this character have a vice? Her favourite biscuits
• Name this character’s favourite person (living or dead). Her husband became one of her favourite people but died several years ago. Helen & Libby
• What is this character’s secret wish? To marry the man she loved when she was 16
• What is this character’s proudest achievement? Her family
• Describe this character’s most embarrassing moment? When she fell off her bike in front of her husband and her dress came up, exposing her underwear
• What is this character’s deepest regret? Not having more children
• What is this character’s greatest fear? Her children/grandchildren will live an unhappy life
• Does this character have an obsession? Her favourite biscuits
• Whom does this character most wish to please? Nobody! Dot is very set in her ways.
• Describe this character’s mother. Passed away when she was 38, very sweet
• Describe this character’s father. Passed away when she was 29, strict but proud
• Describe this character’s bedroom. Very plain, floral bedding, old unfashionable curtains, wooden chair in the corner
• List the choices that led this character to his current predicament. Died of a heart attack
• List the circumstances over which this character has no control. Character’s death
• Who depends on this character? Libby depends on her grandmother even in death
• How would a dear friend or relative describe this character? Sweet, kind lady who has gained a lot of wisdom over the years
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