The Sea, the Sea | 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

Charles - This character, the narrator, is selfish, arrogant, manipulative, prone to self-delusion, simultaneously intelligent and unwise, a glutton and a self-indulgent sensualist.

Lizzie - This character is a middle-aged actress, a former protege and a former lover.

Rosina - This character is also a middle-aged actress. She is much more physically attractive, sexually energetic, and emotionally volatile.

Clement - This character appears only in recollections. She is nevertheless one of the most important figures in his life, having introduced him as a young man to theatre, sex, and relationships.

James - This...
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