Bread Givers | 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

Sara Smolinsky - This character is ten years old when the story begins.

Reb Smolinsky - This character is a religious fanatic.

Shenah Smolinsky - This character loves their daughters and helps them in whatever way they can.

Bessie Smolinsky - This character is the eldest sibling in the family.

Mashah Smolinsky - This character likes to buy fashion accessories.

Fania Smolinsky - This character marries someone who likes to gamble.

Berel Bernstein - This character has the occupation of a cutter.

Morris Lipkin - This character likes to write poetry.

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