Characters from The News from Paraguay

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

Ella Lynch - This character began life in Paris, trying to live an upper class lifestyle without the financial means. This character is described as selfish, shallow, and always looking for a way to get ahead with the least effort possible.

Francisco Solano Lopez - This character is heir to the Paraguayan Presidency. This character is a very arrogant, self-centered and sadistic person who has almost no emotional attachment to family or the people of Paraguay.

Juan Francisco Lopez (Pancho) - This character quickly grows to emulate sadistic, cruel behaviors learned from a...
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