Fortunate Son | 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

Lewis Puller, Jr. - This character loses both legs and part of both hands, yet manages to survive and remain active in public life.

Toddy Puller - This character supports a spouse though prolonged hospital stays and a crippling disability.

Lewis Chesty Puller, Sr. - This character is a highly decorated Marine who practically wrote the textbook on wartime strategy.

Staff Sergeant Phil Leslie - This character is the Staff Sergeant of the Second Battalion of the First Marine Regiment of the First Marine Division.

Lieutenant John Zier - This character dies unexpectedly...
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