The Member of the Wedding | 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

Frances Addams - The twelve year-old main character who is described in the book as feeling ugly and awkward and who is restless and bored with life in the hometown, and who dreams of a more exciting life.

Jarvis Addams - The blond and handsome older brother of the main character who is in the Army and is stationed in Alaska.

Royal Quincy Addams - This character is a successful jewelry store owner who earns a middle-class living, but seldom spends time with family.

Big Mama - This character is bedridden for many...
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