Characters from Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery

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

Eleanor Roosevelt - This person was plain but learned to make a valuable contribution to society.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt - This person was U.S. President during the Depression and World War II.

Anna Roosevelt - This person was a legendary beauty.

Elliot Roosevelt - This person was an alcoholic and addicted to painkillers.

Mary Hall - This person was strict in bringing up her grandchildren after their parents died.

Marie Souvestre - This person was the headmistress of the exclusive finishing school in London.

Sara Roosevelt - This person dominated her son's and...
(read more)