Characters from Barabbas

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

Barabbas - This character is awaiting execution when he is unexpectedly set free.

Sahak - This character is an Armenian slave who once worked in the copper mines.

The Red-Bearded Man of Galilee - This character speaks of Jesus' ministry and his death before he is executed by the Romans.

The Fat Woman - This character runs an establishment that is possibly a house of prostitution.

The Hare-Lipped Girl - This character lives on the streets and stoned to death for outspoken belief.

The Resurrected Man - This character has vacant eyes and...
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