The Hound of the Baskervilles | 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

Sherlock Holmes - This character is emotionally repressed, though completely logical and rational.

Dr. John Watson - This character is courageous and loyal.

Sir Henry Baskerville - This character is very headstrong, though immensely likable.

Dr. James Mortimer - This character studies skull formations.

Stapleton - This character is cold-blooded and extremely ruthless.

Selden - This character is a mentally ill convict.

Miss Stapleton - This character is extremely beautiful, though secretly abused.

Laura Lyons - This character is desperate and in need of financial help.

Lestrade - This character is an honest...
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