Victory over Japan Characters & Character Analysis

Victory over Japan Characters

Bad man

See Man in the Brick House

Mr. Harmon

Mr. Harmon is the principal of Horace Mann Elementary School. He acts as an escort for Billy Monday on his daily trips to the doctor for rabies shots.

Mrs. Jansma

Mrs. Jansma is Rhoda's third grade teacher. She rescues Billy Monday from Rhoda's attempt to capitalize on the boy's misfortune and comforts him afterwards.

Kenniman

Father Kenniman is an Episcopal minister. While Mr. Manning is away at war, he frequently stops in for a drink with Ariane Manning, Rhoda's mother. He regularly offers advice on how to handle Rhoda and his suggestions are far more gentle than her father's harsh recommendations.

Letitia

Rhoda Manning's best friend, Letitia, shares her fondness for chasing boys at recess, but habitually reminds Rhoda of her superior social standing.

Man in the Brick House

The man in the brick house is Rhoda Manning's description of the unnamed character who invites her and Billy Monday...
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