The Summer of the Swans | 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

Sara Godfrey - This character is unhappy about many things, including huge feet, a much too short haircut, and feeling like a stranger.

Wanda Godfrey - This character is in college and is a nineteen-year-old who is dating and ready to meet adulthood head on.

Charlie Godfrey - At three years old this character suffered two illnesses one right after the other that resulted in brain damage. This character has not spoken a word since.

Aunt Willie - This character is a conservative person who is unwilling to let the children do...
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