Characters from The First and Second Discourses: By Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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

Jean-Jacques Rousseau - This person was a philosopher, novelist, and a composer whose writing led the way to the modern autobiography.

The Noble Savage - This is the belief that man lived in a state of happiness and peace while confining their desires to their most immediate needs.

The Poor - This group of people would be better off as savages.

The Rich - This group of people invented political power, but gave power to the state.

The Magistrate - This group of people includes bureaucrats who are legitimate when they rule with...
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