The abstinence teacher
The abstinence teacherTom Perrotta
Characters in The abstinence teacher
2 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Ruth Ramsey
A high school human sexuality teacher whose open approach to the subject is not appreciated by all, leading to conflict with some parents and the community.
Tim Mason
A former stoner and rocker who found Christianity after hitting rock bottom, now a soccer coach whose evangelical views clash with Ruth's.