The Secret Rapture | 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

Marion French - This character is one of the play's important antagonists. This character has climbed the ladder of British politics and secured a position as a junior minister for the Department of the Environment in Britain's Conservative Party.

Tom French - This character's most defining characteristic is religious faith. This character claims that steady manner and business success are the result of welcoming Jesus.

Isobel Glass - This character owns a graphic design firm with two other employees and is the tragic protagonist of the play. This character is interested in living...
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