A Room with a View | 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

The Miss Alans - Part of the Army of Darkness, this character combination is well bred and single.

Charlotte Bartlett - This spinster is quick to complain.

Arthur Beebe - This member of the clergy would prefer that most people remain unmarried.

Minnie Beebe - This young character looks up to another as a role model.

Cuthbert Eager - This chaplain counsels the expatriates and tourists of Florence.

George Emerson - This too-intelligent character suffers from depression until experiencing a life change.

Mr. Emerson - This kind elder hopes to teach joy to...
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