The Optimist's Daughter | 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

Mrs. Bolt - This elderly woman is the minister's wife and a gossip whose favorite subject is Fay.

Major Rupert Bullock - This man, a rare supporter of Fay, tells grand stories about Judge at his wake and funeral.

Tennyson Bullock - This woman, known for her subtle sarcasm, enjoys gossiping or playing cards with the ladies.

Tish Bullock - This woman was one of Laurel's bridesmaids, is still her close friend, and now lives in Chicago.

Bubba Chisom - This inappropriately dressed man complains all through the wake about the long drive...
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