The Heidi Chronicles | 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

Denise Friedlander - This character is a sibling to another character, and is hired as an assistant.

Lisa Friedlander - This character, who works as an illustrator, has an upbeat personality, despite living with a cheating spouse and two children.

Heidi Holland - This character is a major personality in the play and who's life is depicted throughout the years. This person is disenchanted with life and seeks fulfillment.

Huron Street Ann Arbor Women's Consciousness-raising Rap Group - This influential group lends emotional support to several of the characters in the play.