Characters from The Underdogs a Novel of the Mexican Revolution

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

Demetrio Macias - This farmer becomes a general in the rebel army.

Luis Cervantes - This former journalist joins first the federal army, then the rebels. This person becomes disillusioned with both.

Pancracio - One of the most violent rebels, this character dies as he kills his friend in a poker dispute.

General Natera - This character is head of the northern rebels.

Anastasio Montanez - This character dies in the battle at Cuquio, wondering why they have continued to fight long after their cause is lost.

Quail - This character is...
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