Characters from Looking for Mr. Goodbar

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

Theresa Terry Dunn - This character is ashamed of a scar and a limp.

James Morrisey - This character insists on marriage to help another character avoid self-destructive behavior.

Katherine - Parents arrange for this character's annulment.

Tony - This character is a Vietnam vet who returns from war with a drug habit.

Rose - This character is a school teacher who never had children.

Martin Engle - This English professor is sarcastic and caustic.

Mr. and Mrs. Dunn - These characters fall into a deep depression following the death of their eldest...
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