Rule of the Bone | 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

Chappie - This character is a rebellious boy with a nose ring and mohawk.

I-man - This character is a middle-aged Rastafarian from Jamaica.

Sister Rose/Froggy - This character has to be weaned off drugs and smiles while gardening.

Ken - This character is an alcoholic and is physically abusive of his family.

Chappie's mother - This character works as a receptionist at a clinic.

Chappie's Grandmother - This character is suspicious of her son-in-law and his influence on her daughter.

Nancy Riley - This character is an unemployed single mom who is...
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