The Killer Angels | 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

Robert Edward Lee - This character is the leader of the Confederate army as it approaches Gettysburg. He is torn between his vows to the army he once fought with and his loyalty to the home and family he cherishes. This character is the most beloved General in the history of American war.

James Longstreet - This character is a lieutenant general in the Confederate army. He is the commander's right hand, though he often disagrees with him about strategy.

Lewis Armistead - This character is a Brigadier General in command of one...
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