The Marriage of Figaro | 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

Count Almaviva - This character holds the ultimate authority of his estate and demands the respect of those who surround him, regardless of his petty and ridiculous actions.

Countess Almaviva - This character is a very human, likable figure who is torn between two conflicting feelings for her husband: anger and love.

Antonio - This character is the castle's tipsy gardener, Suzanne's uncle and guardian, and Fanchette's father.

Dr. Bartholo - This character is a doctor from Seville who helps Marceline, his former mistress, attempt to win Figaro for her husband.

Basil -...
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