Characters from The Odd Couple

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

Oscar Madison - This character is carefree and very messy.

Murray - This character is a very methodical policeman.

Cecily Pigeon - This character is uninhibited and makes suggestive remarks.

Gwendolyn Pigeon - This character is a secretary and is a slow thinker.

Roy - This character is an accountant who tends to complain.

Speed - This character is impatient and sarcastic.

Felix Ungar - This character is a very tidy news writer.

Vinnie - This character is nervous and eccentric.