The Natural | 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

Bump Baily - Trying to maintain his reputation, this character lunges for a ball, bangs into the outfield wall, and dies.

Goodwill Banner - This character offered Roy money to fix a game and thus lose the pennant for the team.

Harriet Bird - After shooting Roy, this character dances around his prone body, making "muted noises of triumph and despair."

Red Blow - This character stated he would give his right arm to get the team manager the pennant.

Pop Fisher - This character manages and is part owner of the Knights,...
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