Private Lives | 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

Elyot Chase - This character is eloquently witty, cynical, and prefers to live in the moment.

Sibyl Chase - This character is shallow, bubbly, and not given to particularly deep thoughts.

Louise - This character is French.

Amanda Prynne - This character is glamorous, sharp-witted, and exquisitely mannered.

Victor Prynne - This character is formal and dignified, though somewhat dull.