Characters from Oscar and Lucinda

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 Hopkins - This character's physical appearance borders on the ludicrous.

Theophilus Hopkins - This character is a parody of a sanctimonious holy person.

Lucinda Leplastrier - This character is a compulsive card player.

Reverend Dennis Hasset, the vicar of Woollahra - This character helps another character achieve a dream of purchasing a glassworks factory.

Mr. Jimmy d'Abbs - This character introduces a life-long friend to gambling.

Reverend Ian Wardley-Fish - This character is a likable best friend to another character.

Reverend Hugh Stratton - This character's obsession with money leads to...
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