Burger's Daughter | 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

Rosa Burger - This character is the protagonist of the novel.

Conrad - This character is a part-time student and part-time worker at a racetrack; he also frequents the barbecues, but does not want to get involved in the cause in South Africa.

Lionel Burger - This character was a leading figure in the South African Communist Party in South Africa who dies in prison for the cause.

Katya, Madame Bagnelli - This character represents someone who has successfully abandoned politics to live a life unburdened by the needs of the cause.

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