The Slave Dancer | 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

Agatha Bollier - This character dislikes the fact that her nephew makes a living playing the fife, and tells him he should be apprenticed and learn a respectable trade.

Betty Bollier - This character is quiet and kind, and treats her brother like an invalid when he comes home from his trip.

Jessie Bollier - This character is kidnapped and forced onto a slave ship.

Mrs. Bollier - This character is a young widow who makes her living by sewing dresses for the wealthy ladies of New Orleans.

Captain Cawthorne - This character...
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