White Oleander | 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

Astrid Magnussen - This character is the protagonist of the novel and starts the novel as a 12-year-old.

Ingrid Magnussen - This character has pale blond hair as white as glacier milk and is a writer.

Barry Kolker - This character has dark hair pulled into a curly ponytail and is a famous writer.

Michael - This character is inside all the time and is an actor.

Mrs. Campbell - This character runs a group home and is very thin.

Starr - This character is a foster parent who is busty, leggy, and...
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