The Rivals | 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

Sir Anthony Absolute - This character is a spluttering, domineering baronet who rules all with an iron fist. He attempts to pressure another character into a marriage of convenience, even though he married for love.

Captain Jack Absolute - An army captain who pretends to be a poor soldier in order to win the heart of his beloved.

Bob Acres - This character is a young country squire who has been wooing Lydia without success.

Ensign Beverley - The person that an army captain pretends to be to woo his beloved.

David -...
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