Characters from Bastard Out of Carolina

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

Aunt Alma Boatwright - This character lives in an apartment briefly and enjoys the independence. After returning home, the youngest child of this character dies.

Anney Boatwright - This character is one of eight children and the parent to two more. At the end of the book, this character leaves the oldest child.

Uncle Beau Boatwright - This character is a drunk with a violent temper. After beating the person who abused a niece, this character buys a new shotgun.

Aunt Carr Boatwright - This character left South Carolina to move to Baltimore,...
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