Buried Child | 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

Bradley - This character is a bully that cuts off his father's hair as he sleeps; however, there are times when this character is a whimpering coward.

Father Dewis - This character is improperly involved with the mother of the family; and when put to the test, this character retreats leaving the mother crying and alone to face the world's wrath.

Dodge - This character slipped from a strong, energetic individual to a sloven drunk who spends days curled on the sofa filled with shame.

Halie - This character is a bitter, mean-spirited...
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