Mother Courage and Her Children | 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

The Chaplain - This character is in the Swedish Army and travels for several years helping sell supplies and helping families who have been injured in the war.

The Cook - This character is an employee of the Swedish Army, working for the Commander who inherits an inn when his mother dies.

Mother Courage - This character is middle-aged with three children by three different men. She follows soldiers through the war, selling supplies and food.

Feyos - See Swiss Cheese.

Anna Fierling - See Mother Courage.

Kattrin Haupt - This character is...
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