Characters from Howard's End

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

Miss Avery - This character is the caretaker of Howards End.

Jacky Bast - This character is married to a clerk but had an affair with a wealthy business man.

Leonard Bast - This character is a lowly clerk who wishes to become more educated by reading books and attending concerts.

Frieda Mosebach - This character is the main character's German cousin, who attends the performance of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony with them.

Mrs. Juley Munt - This character is the main character's beloved but interfering aunt.

Helen Schlegel - This character is the...
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