The Bourne Identity | 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

Jason Bourne - This character spends much of the novel believing he is a brutal assassin, only to learn he is an undercover intelligence agent attempting to take down a ruthless killer.

Dr. Marie St. Jacques - This character works for the Canadian government as an economist.

Carlos - This person is a ruthless killer who is wanted by police around the world.

Alfred Gillette - This person feels as though he is not appreciated by his superiors.

David Abbott - This person is a member of the Forty Committee and the mastermind...
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