Characters from The Stranger

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

Marie Cardona - This character was formerly a typist and in the book represents the happy life.

Caretaker - This character provides the most damaging testimony at the trial.

Céleste - This character owns the cafe and is called as a witness in the trial.

Defense Counsel - This character says of the trial "everything is true, and nothing is true!"

Director of the Home - This character is very matter-of-fact man who accompanies the funeral procession to the grave site.

Examining Magistrate - This character serves as a representative of society's law.