Go Ask Alice | 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

The Narrator (Anonymous) - This character's low-self esteem leads to a life of drug use and loneliness.

Mother - This character is loved and admired at some points in the story, and reviled in others.

Father - This character is loving, but distant because of a demanding work schedule.

Tim and Alexandria - These are young characters who excel at school.

Gramps and Gran - These characters provide a sanctuary of unconditional love in the story.

Roger - This character is the first love interest mentioned in the story.

Beth - This character...
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