The Dark Room | 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

Helmut - This character was born with a birth defect that inhibits participation in the war front.

Papi of Helmut - In order to raise a family, this character works hard as a photographer's assistant until a management position opens up elsewhere.

Mutti of Helmut - This character cares for the family but displays nervousness and embarrassment around mothers and children.

Herr Gladigau - This character is a photographer who employs a man and later, his employee's son, to help run the shop.

Lore - This character is a young teenager who leads...
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