Characters from We Were the Mulvaneys

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

Michael Mulvaney, Sr. - This character is a husband and father of four who falls from grace in his community after his daughter's rape.

Corrine Mulvaney - This character is a wife and kindhearted mother of four who sticks by her man at the cost of her children.

Mike Mulvaney, Jr. - This character is the oldest son in a dysfunctional family and the first to leave. He eventually joining the Marines.

Patrick Mulvaney - This highly intelligent character is obsessed with avenging his sister's rape.

Marianne Mulvaney - This confused character drifts...
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