Characters from The Castle

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

K. - This main character of the novel arrives in town as a total stranger, summoned as a land surveyor at the Castle's behest, and seems surprised when the Castle confirms that they have been expecting one.

Frieda - This child of the landlady at Bridge Inn is the head of the taproom at the Gentlemen's Inn and another character's lover.

Artur and Jeremias - These characters are the main character's assistants, who appear identical.

Barnabas - This character is the youngest in the family and acts as a messenger between the main...
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