Questions and Answers
Who is the narrator with amnesia from a traumatic brain injury?
Which character is described as the owner of Golden Retrievers?
Johnny is described as Cady's cousin and dies on the second floor the night Clairmont burns.
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Who is Cady's grandfather?
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What is the name of Cady's dad?
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Which character is Gat related to?
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Cady's cousin Taft is one of ___ the littles.
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Tippy is the wife of Harris.
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Who is described as irritable and bossy?
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What does Ed do for a living?
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Study Notes
Cadence Sinclair Eastman
- Narrator suffering from amnesia due to a traumatic brain injury.
- Unreliable character trying to piece together her past and the events surrounding her.
Penny (Penelope) Sinclair
- One of the Sinclair sisters, also referred to as "the aunties."
- Cady's mother who raises Golden Retrievers and owns several dogs.
- Resides in Windemere and Burlington, Vermont; her husband has left her.
Johnny
- Cady's cousin, characterized by "bounce, effort, and snark."
- His death is a pivotal moment, occurring during the fire at Clairmont, and is the first screaming voice Cady hears.
Harris Sinclair
- Cady's grandfather who isolates himself on a remote island.
- Constructs additional houses for his three daughters and manipulates family dynamics for personal amusement.
Taft
- Cady's younger cousin and a member of "the littles."
- He is the brother of Mirren, Liberty, and Bonnie.
Gat
- Cady's central love interest and Johnny's friend.
- Described as a "smart dork," he is of Indian descent.
Cady's Dad (Sam Easton)
- A professor of military history who divorces Cady's mother early in the narrative.
- Moves to Colorado and takes Cady to Europe during the summer of her sixteenth year.
Ed
- Carrie's partner and Gat's uncle, works as an art dealer.
- Proposes to Carrie, who declines due to concerns over familial acceptance of his Indian heritage.
Tipper
- Harris's wife and mother to the Sinclair sisters (the aunties).
- Grandmother to "the littles," dies of heart failure shortly before summer 15.
Bonnie
- Cady's cousin and Mirren's younger sister, along with Liberty's twin.
- Part of "the littles" and has a fascination with literary themes of death.
Liberty
- Cady's cousin and Mirren's younger sister, twin of Bonnie, and Taft's older sister.
- Also categorized as one of "the littles."
Mirren
- Bess's daughter and Cady's cousin, known for her irritable and assertive personality.
- One of "the liars," she dies on the third floor of Clairmont.
Carrie
- Another Sinclair sister, mother of Johnny and Will.
- Currently partners with Ed and divides her time between Red Gate and New York City.
Bess
- One of the three Sinclair sisters, known as "the aunties."
- Mother to Mirren, Liberty, Bonnie, and Taft, lives in Cuddledown and Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Will
- Johnny's younger brother and Cady's cousin, also categorized as one of "the littles."
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Test your knowledge of the characters from 'We Were Liars'! This quiz focuses on key figures like Cadence Sinclair Eastman and Penny Sinclair, exploring their roles and relationships. Discover how well you remember the details of these intriguing personas.
