Looking Backward: 2000-1887 | 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

Edith Bartlett - This character is a fiancée in the nineteenth century and is from a wealthy family.

Mr. Barton - This character is a telephone preacher, with a lengthy sermon that includes a discourse on morality.

Doctor Leete - This person is the main character's main source of information about society in the year 2000.

Edith Leete - This character keeps information secret from the main character because she wants to win the main character's affection.

Mrs. Leete - This character makes only a few brief appearances, but has a major role...
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