Crossing the River | 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

The Voice of Africa - This is a very brief but highly lyrical narration from the shore of the River, which is actually the Atlantic Ocean.

Edward Williams - This character is a rich owner of a tobacco plantation who is involved with a repatriation program.

Nash Williams - This character is an adopted slave who repatriates to Liberia after receiving a Christian education.

Madison Williams - This character is an adopted slave who becomes successful despite being replaced in affection to his master by another adopted slave.

Amelia Williams - This character...
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