Characters from The Old Man and the Boy

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

The Old Man - This main character has been through a lot in life, including World War I, has seen a lot of the world, enjoys creative loafing, and teaches another character important lessons and life skills.

Bobby - This is the narrator and main character who is eager to hunt and kill, loves the outdoors, and enjoys learning from another character.

Miss Lottie - This character is a grandparent who is very smart and married to one of the main characters.

Mr. Howard - This character is an old childhood friend of...
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