Nights of Rain and Stars | 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

Andreas - This character is a popular, friendly tavern owner.

Elsa - This character is a young, German television journalist in her late twenties.

Thomas - This character is an American professor of nineteenth century literature who has been commissioned by a prestigious magazine to write articles recounting his travels.

David Fine - This character is a small, sensitive, anxious-looking businessman who is unhappy with his career.

Fiona Ryan - This character is a 24-year-old, slender Irish nurse.

Shane - This character is a native of Dublin and is disliked by many.

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