Man and Superman | 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

Roebuck Ramsden - This character is the quintessence of the well-to-do gentleman.

The Devil - This character is the suave and sophisticated host of Hell and the alter ego of Mendoza.

Duval - This character is one of the bandits, a Frenchman, who helps Mendoza waylay travelers to hold them for ransom.

Violet - This character is Octavius' sister.

Jack - This character would prefer to spend his days philosophizing about life rather than living it.

Hector Malone - This character is an American traveling in Europe who falls in love with and...
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