Characters from Ourika: An English Translation

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

Ourika - This is the protagonist created by Claire de Duras.

Charles de B - This character is the youngest grandson of Mme. de B.

Mme. la Marechale de - This character is an older French aristocratic lady living in Paris.

Doctor - This character in the Introduction visits Ourika at the convent in Faubourg Saint Jacques.

Marquise - This character is a friend of Mme. de B.

Anais de Themines - This character is a rich heiress in a distressing situation.

Parish Priest - This character is summoned to administer extreme unction...
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