Characters from Next

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

Rick Diehl - This person had a desire to begin a bio research company after graduating from college. This person's main motivation was to prove to his/her family of physicians that he/she could be as successful as them without becoming a doctor.

Frank Burnet - This person is a construction worker who developed cancer in middle age. This person sought treatment and survived cancer despite being told he/she would not.

Alex Burnet - This person is a lawyer. This person is part of the legal team that attempts to force...
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