Characters from Call Me Anna: The Autobiography of Patty Duke

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

Anna Marie Duke/Patty Duke - This person was an actor who became famous as a child and has appeared on Broadway, television, and in the movies.

Ethel Ross - This person was a theatrical manager who pushed for hard work and was a driving force for packaging a star.

John Ross - This person was a quiet, unassuming manager and a perfectionist who once attempted suicide.

Frances Duke - This person struggled with dark depression, possibly set off by the unfortunate timing of a parent's death. This person was married to an...
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