How can I analyze the characters and characterization in a memoir?

As you know the character of the memoir is who is doing the action.

There are two main types of characters:

• Protagonist: The central character.
• Antagonist: The one that opposes the protagonist.

Characters also have characterization. Characterization refers to how a character is or behaves. It includes the traits of the character.

The following video, explains a little bit better these aspects.

When you analyze the characters of the memoir you read, you can use the diagrams presented in this webpage... 

http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/GO/character_story.htm