Characters from Florida

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

Alice - Since this person's mother is unable to function as a caregiver, this character lives with various family members from the age of 10 until adulthood.

Mother - This parent is a creative and flamboyant person whose fantasy life results in institutionalization for many years.

Father - This aspiring poet dies mysteriously when the protagonist is only 5.

Arthur - This character is a dependable and loyal employee of Uncle Billy and Aunt Frances, and has no family or friends.

Uncle Billy - This wealthy businessman gets custody of the protagonist after...
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