For Whom the Bell Tolls | 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

Anselmo - This character is an elderly member of Pablo's band. He is killed as he helps Jordan blow up the bridge.

General Golz - This character is one of the Russians who has been sent to help the Loyalist army. He oversees the upcoming planned attack against the Fascists.

Robert Jordan - This character had been a college Spanish instructor with a deep love of Spain and its people. He faces the oncoming fascist forces in a last effort to help his comrades escape.

Maria - This character has been...
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