The Young Man from Atlanta | 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

Carson - This character arrives in Houston and tells Pete that he is his great-nephew.

Clara - This character is the Kidders' maid and cook.

Ted Cleveland, Jr. - This character is Will Kidder's boss at the Sunshine Southern Wholesale Grocery.

Pete Davenport - This character is Lily Dale's stepfather.

Etta Doris - This character is a past domestic employee of the Kidders.

Tom Jackson - This character is Will Kidder's co-worker at the Sunshine Southern Wholesale Grocery.

Lily Dale Kidder - This character is the wife of Will.

Will Kidder - This...
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