Characters from Sacred Hunger

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

Erasmus Kemp - This character is the antagonist in the story, and is the first character introduced.

Matthew Paris - This character is the protagonist of the story and a takes care of medical needs aboard the Liverpool Merchant.

William Kemp - This character owns the Liverpool Merchant..

Sarah Wolpert - This character is the love interest of the story's antagonist.

Luther Sawdust - This character is a mulatto beggar who loves to talk to anyone who will listen.

Ruth Paris - This character is a died following the loss of a child.