The Conservationist | 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

Mehring - This character is a successful businessman operating in the pig iron industry. He has common sense and regularly researches investments before he commits himself.

Jacobus - This character runs the farm at an operational level. He can be considered the foreman of the farm, and he is a very quick witted and bright man who knows how to get along with his master and get results from his workers.

Terry - This character is sixteen years of age and traveling the world to find himself. He is very spoiled and self-indulgent,...
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