The Golden Bowl | 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

Prince Amerigo - This character marries the protagonist of the story for money.

Maggie Verver - This character is the protagonist of the novel.

Charlotte Stant - This character is an old school friend of the protagonist.

Adam Verver - This character is a wealthy American collector.

Fanny Assingham - This character smashes the golden bowl.

Colonel Robert 'Bob' Assignham - This character does not understand his or her spouse's need to meddle in other peoples' business.

Bloomsbury Street shopkeeper - This character offers the golden bowl for sale.

Mrs. Rance - This...
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