Characters from Handling Sin: A Novel

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

Raleigh Whittier Hayes - This character learns to take chances, a big change from his restrained, responsible behavior.

Mingo Sheffield - This obese character is a paranoid coward.

Vera Sheffield - This character gets her mouth wired shut.

Earley Hayes - This character gets out of the hospital and buys a new Cadillac.

Aura Hayes - This secondary character gets involved in politics during the story.

Victoria Anna Hayes - This character meets a long, lost grandchild.

Jubal Rogers - This character is an excellent clarinet player and meets a long, lost grandchild.