Nights at the Circus | 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

Sophia Fevvers - She is an exciting character whose only consistency is her intrigue. She only flourishes through other people's wants and desires. Whenever she isn't performing, or being watched or sought after, her glow is gone.

Jack Walser - He is handsome to the eye, but he seems to take no notice of the superficial. He is out of touch with his emotions and has not explored his own personality. He fights the fall in London with facts and figures about reality. However, he has too many unanswered questions.

Lizzie - A...
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