The World According to Garp | 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

Arden Bensenhaver - In a story within The World According to Garp, this character tampers with evidence in an effort to ensure a rape case is made easier. This character is also known for using unorthodox police methods.

Dean Bodger - One of the few characters to befriend Garp's mother, this character works at a prep school for boys and helps save a young child who is stuck in a gutter.

Bonkers - This character is best known for taking a bite out of someone's ear.

Bonkie - This is the nickname given...
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