Characters from The Matchmaker

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

August - This character is a nervous young waiter.

Cabman - This drunk driver kidnaps the wrong couple.

Cook - This worried helper announces house guests.

Ermengarde - This young lover worries about appearances.

Minnie Fay - This milliner has never been to a cafe.

Gertrude - This deaf housekeeper reveals a key address.

Cornelius Hackl - This abused clerk wants a promotion.

Ambrose Kemper - This artist wishes to elope.

Dolly Levi - This widow wants to spread money around.

Irene Molloy - This merchant unexpectedly falls in love.

Rudolph - This...
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