Characters from The Memorandum

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

Jan Ballas - This character is the deputy director of the organization that uses cold, calculated tactics such as blackmail to undermine his superior in his quest for power.

Mr. Column - This character replaces the deputy director's constant companion and silent supporter in scene 10.

George - This character is the original staff watcher for the office that uses a hole in the wall to monitor other workers.

Josef Gross - This is the central character in The Memorandum as the managing director for the company whose power is constantly challenged or...
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