Cross Creek | 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

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings - This person was clearly better educated and wealthier than anyone else in Cross Creek and only came to live in the area after inheriting many acres of land from a family member's will.

Martha - This person was described as helpful, loyal, and wise and was the hub of the community as well as an avid peacemaker.

Mrs. Townsend - This person invited neighbors over to the house in order to get them to donate food to the enormous family that lived there. This person also refused treatment for...
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