The Murders in the Rue Morgue | 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

Narrator - This character seems sane though they enjoy some eccentric elements like the gothic mansion.

C. Augustine Dupin - This character is poor though they come from a wealthy family.

Mademoiselle Camille L'Espanaye / Madame L'Espanaye - These characters are the murder victims.

Sailor - This character is the owner of the killer in the story.