Characters from The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963

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

Kenny - This character has a lazy eye and is considered smart because he is a good reader and likes the song "Yakety Yak".

Byron - This character has some behavior issues, which is why the family goes to Alabama.

Joetta - This character is very religious and tries to do what she thinks is right, which often involves snitching on her big brother for his own good.

Momma - This character was raised in Alabama, and has a hard time living in Flint, Michigan, where it gets so cold.

Dad - This...
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