The Westing Game Character Descriptions

Front

Jake Wexler

Back

Podiatrist (foot doctor) who keeps his office on the first floor, a Bookie

Front

Madame Hoo

Back

Immigrant, the second wife of restaurateur James Shin Hoo. Isolated by a language barrier, she is lonely and desires to return to China. Secretly acts as the thief, stealing items to fund her return home.

Front

Angela Wexler

Back

Oldest daughter of Jake and Grace; she is known for her beauty and her engagement to Dr. D. Denton Deere

Front

Sydelle Pulaski

Back

Secretary to the president of Schultz Sausages, craves attention

Front

Grace Wexler

Back

A social climber and self-professed decorator, snobby

Front

James Shin Hoo

Back

Grumpy, stressed out, owner of Shin Hoo's Restaurant on the 5th floor; has a connection to Sam Westing

Front

Turtle Wexler

Back

Younger daughter of Jake and Grace; middle school student who is also interested in the stock market; witch

Front

Flora Baumbach

Back

A dressmaker whose daughter Rosalie died a year before the book begins

Front

D. Denton Deere

Back

Engaged to Angela; Intern at St. Joseph's Hospital, Dept. of Plastic Surgery

Front

Chris Theodorakis

Back

Younger son of George and Catherine; suffers from a disorder which confines him to a wheelchair; birdwatcher