The Road to Memphis | 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

Cassie Logan - This character is the 17-year-old narrator of the story.

Stacey Logan - This character is the narrator's older brother, who buys a car.

Moe Turner - This character loses his temper and strikes other characters with a crowbar.

Jeremy Simms - This character is a friend to the Logan family.

Statler Aames - This character is the primary antagonist who tries to start trouble with black people whenever he gets the chance.

Solomon Bradley - This character is a handsome, successful black man who becomes a romantic interest for the...
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