The Golden Notebook | 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

Anna Wulf - As the main character, all events are seen through this character's eyes.

Molly Jacobs - This character was married at 18, works, and is now a single mother, and actress.

Tommy - This character is 20 years old and tries to commit suicide.

Richard Portmain - This character is portrayed as angry and disinterested in marriage, but jealous.

Marion - This character drinks heavily, but eventually gives up the habit with the help of another character.

Janet - This character wants to go to a traditional boarding school.

Michael -...
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