Burmese Days | 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

U Po Kyin - This character, enormously fat, is a Subdivisional Magistrate of Kyauktada in Burma, and is a cunning, dishonest, and avaricious man who cares nothing for others.

John Flory - About thirty-five-years old, this character has a grotesque and large birthmark which covers most of the left half of his face. He has a deep respect for Burmese culture, speaks the language, and enjoys the company of non-white friends.

R. Westfield - The District Superintendent of Police, Westfield is sandy haired, has a prickly moustache, and appears to intend most...
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