Rich Man, Poor Man | 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

Rudolph Jordache - He is the middle child of the Jordache family and the most beloved by the parents.

Thomas Jordache - This is the youngest of the Jordache children who is filled with a rage he cannot control.

Gretchen Jordache - This is the oldest of the Jordache children who wants out of her father's house, allowed to pursue her own dreams in her own way.

Mary Jordache - This is the matriarch of the Jordache family.

Axel Jordache - This is the patriarch of the Jordache family.

Teddy Boylan - This...
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