Lord Jim | 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

Sherif Ali - This character is the corrupt head of one of the factions that opposes the protagonist.

Rajah Allang - This character tries to maintain a monopoly on trade off the island by using force and intimidation.

Blake - This character is the more abusive one of the two partners of the ship-chandler where the protagonist works as a water clerk.

Brierly - This character is the accomplished naval judge who commits suicide by jumping into the sea.

Gentleman Brown - This character is an unscrupulous chap whose piracy on the seas...
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