Characters from Eden Close: A Novel

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

Andrew - After going to a family member's funeral, this character dreams about a shooting that involved a teenage neighbor.

Eden Close - This character was abandoned on the side of the road as an infant.

Edith Close - This character is a nurse who treats another young character badly.

Jim Close - This character is a charming person mistakenly killed by another character.

Mom and Dad - These characters were older when their only child was conceived.

Tom Jackson or T.J. - This character is a real estate agent who offers to...
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