Jacob Have I Loved | 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

Sara Louise Bradshaw - This character is described as both a romantic dreamer and tomboy. She feels she lives in the shadow of her beautiful and talented sister.

Caroline Bradshaw - This twin is delicate, beautiful, and blond. She is also a talented musician.

Susan Bradshaw - This character came to Rass Island to work as a schoolmistress.

Truitt Bradshaw - This character is a waterman, like most of the men on Rass Island. He is a large man who is described as game-legged.

Louise Bradshaw - This is the narrator's grandmother and...
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