Characters from The Children's Hour

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

Agatha - A no-nonsense, middle-aged maid in the employ of Amelia Tilford.

Aunt Lily - See Lily Mortar.

Helen Burton - She is one of the first to be pulled out of the school when Mrs, Tilford begins spreading the fiction that Karen and Martha are lesbian lovers.

Dr. Joseph Cardin - He is a relaxed and amiable doctor and Karen Wright's fiance.

Catherine - She appears only in the first scene, where she attempts to help Lois prepare for a Latin test.

Martha Dobie - Karen Wright's friend and co-owner of their...
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