Jasmine | 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

Arvind-prar - This character co-inherits responsibility to care for the family. Quitting technical college in Jullundhar, and selling the family farm, this character opens a scooter repair shop.

Astrologer - From under a banyan tree, this character foretells a young girl's widowhood and exile.

Sant Bhindranwale - This character leads the fanatics.

Dida - As a strong supporter of traditional Indian values, this character opposes efforts to continue educating females, and says of the heroine, "You're going to wear out your sandals getting rid of this one."

Stuart Eschelman - Although pleasant, this...
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