The Magic Finger — Roald Dahl • Ages 6+

The Magic Finger — Character Guide

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Character guide for The Magic Finger.

Main Characters

The Narrator

A kind, sensitive girl who is deeply opposed to hunting. Her Magic Finger is an expression of her moral convictions — it fires when she feels a deep sense of injustice.

The Gregg Family

Mr Gregg and his two boys are enthusiastic hunters who see nothing wrong with shooting wildlife. Their transformation into ducks is a literal exercise in empathy — they must experience what it is like to be hunted.

The Duck Family

The four ducks who move into the Gregg house are dignified and determined. Their occupation of the human house neatly reverses the power structure.

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