Herzog | 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 Asphalter - This character is a zoologist.

Phoebe Gersbach - This character accepts their spouse's adulterous behavior.

Valentine Gersbach - This character is involved in an affair that ruins a friendship.

Daisy Herzog - This person is the main character's first wife.

Jonah Herzog - Every business this character attempts fails.

Junie Herzog - This character is the main character's daughter.

Madeleine Herzog - This character is the main character's second wife.

Marco Herzog - This person is the main character's son.

Moses Herzog - This middle-aged scholar and educator is the...
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