Gift from the Sea | 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

Anne Morrow Lindbergh - She is the author of Gift from the Sea. A writer and celebrity, she is known for her tenacity, intelligence and grace.

Charles Lindbergh - Although he is only mentioned briefly, and that in the role of her husband, he was obviously the center of Anne's life.

Lindbergh Children - The author refers to them as a group. It is obvious They are a priority in her life and although Anne mourns the loss of time in which she can find and celebrate her own self, they are never...
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