Characters from Elective Affinities;

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

Charlotte - Though this woman is married, she struggles with her passion for another man.

Eduard - Though this man is married, he has an enduring passion for a younger woman.

Ottilie - This young woman is the object of Charlotte's charity and Eduard's attraction.

The Captain - This military man is a close childhood friend of Eduard's.

Baby Otto - This character dies by drowning.

The Baroness - This person, who occasionally visits the owners of the estate, is conducting an affair with another character.

The Count - This man is conducting...
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