Heir to the Empire | 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

Luke Skywalker - This person is fiercely dedicated to his sister and the New Republic's cause.

Leia Organa Solo - This person grew up as a member of the Royal House of Alderaan.

Mara Jade - This person is described as having deep green eyes and red-gold hair.

Han Solo - This person is a former general for the Rebellion and used to work as a smuggler.

Talon Karrde - This person is a smuggler chief with operations on Myrkr.

Lando Calrissian - This person also spent some time as a general for...
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