Catherine, Called Birdy
Catherine, Called BirdyKaren Cushman
Characters in Catherine, Called Birdy
3 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Lady Catherine
A spirited and independent fourteen-year-old girl who resists her father's attempts to marry her off for profit and dreams of a life beyond the traditional roles for women in medieval England.
Supporting characters
Catherine's mother
Catherine's mother attempts to teach her the skills of a lady of the manor and prepare her for a gentle and patient wife, often clashing with Catherine's rebellious nature.
Catherine's father
Catherine's father is determined to marry her off profitably, viewing her as a commodity to be sold to the highest bidder.