Characters from Topdog/Underdog

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

Best Customer - This character often utters cryptic messages that possess a quasi-metaphysical quality.

Booth - This character aspires to become a master of a card game. He does not hold down a job but earns his living as a petty thief.

Cookie - This character is discussed at length and ends up having sexual relations with one of the brothers in the play.

Grace - This character is ambitious and career-oriented, yet she also knows how to have fun.

Honest Abe - This character dresses in full costume and often gives autographs...
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