The Grass Harp | 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

Collin Fenwick - This character is the protagonist and narrator of the story.

Verena Talbo - This is the younger of the two sisters with whom the protagonist is sent to stay. This character is known for her aggressive and brusque manner.

Dolly Talbo - This is the elder of the two eccentric sisters with whom the protagonist is sent to stay, but seems younger because of her passive and self-effacing manner.

Catherine Creek - This character is brought to the household as an orphan and lives in a small building at the...
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