A Day No Pigs Would Die | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Robert Peck - This is the main character of the novel, the one in whose voice the story is told.

Haven Peck - This person is an important part of his community because he slaughters the pigs necessary for protein in the small religious community's economy.

Mama - This person cooks for the family, provides comfort and encouragement, and does her part in the care of the home.

Mr. and Mrs. Tanner - They are close neighbors to the Pecks and provide one of Robert's first windows to the outside world.

Aunt Mattie...
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