Characters from Telling Secrets

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

Frederick Buechner - This person's life is compared to the Cowardly Lion from the Wizard of Oz.

Frederick Buechner's Mother - This person describes themselves as the "last rose of summer."

Frederick Buechner's Father - This person had a history of employment issues.

Frederick's Buechner's Wife - This person enjoyed gardening and environmental causes.

Frederick Buechner's Daughter - This person graduated college in 1983 after recovering from a serious medical condition.

Dudley Knott - This person carried around a Snoopy doll after surviving cancer.

The Cowardly Lion - This character is tied up...
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