The Birthday Party | 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

Stanley - This character often reacts violently and likes to recall his past to others.

Meg Boles - This character leads a mechanical routine and often shamelessly fishes for compliments.

Petey Boles - This character is dull, lacks ambition, and has settled into a humdrum existence.

Nat Goldberg - This character often interrogates and intimidates others but exudes superficial good will.

Lulu - This character is on the flirtatious side but is self-conscious about her sexuality.

Dermont McCann - This character exercises careful self control but also contributes to the sinister tone of...
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