Terry (played by Caren Kaye) is a protagonist in My Tutor.
A skilled French tutor hired by Mr. Chrystal to live at the Chrystal home and help Bobby pass his French final. She develops a romantic relationship with Bobby, faces accusations of greed from his father, and ultimately leaves after a heated confrontation. Bobby (played by Matt Lattanzi) is a protagonist in My Tutor.
A high school senior struggling with his French final, which threatens his Yale acceptance. Initially focused on losing his virginity, he grows closer to his tutor Terry, passes the exam, asserts his independence by choosing UCLA for astronomy, and reconciles with Terry before moving forward. Mr. Chrystal (played by Kevin McCarthy) appears in My Tutor.
A wealthy lawyer and Bobby's overbearing father who hires Terry as a tutor to ensure Bobby passes Yale's French requirement. Upon seeing her with Bobby, he reveals the bonus arrangement to Bobby, implying her motives are greedy, which sparks Bobby's rebellion.
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Characters
Terry
(played by Caren Kaye) — protagonist
A skilled French tutor hired by Mr. Chrystal to live at the Chrystal home and help Bobby pass his French final. She develops a romantic relationship with Bobby, faces accusations of greed from his fat...
Bobby
(played by Matt Lattanzi) — protagonist
A high school senior struggling with his French final, which threatens his Yale acceptance. Initially focused on losing his virginity, he grows closer to his tutor Terry, passes the exam, asserts his...
Mr. Chrystal
(played by Kevin McCarthy) — supporting
A wealthy lawyer and Bobby's overbearing father who hires Terry as a tutor to ensure Bobby passes Yale's French requirement. Upon seeing her with Bobby, he reveals the bonus arrangement to Bobby, impl...
Key Relationships
Mr. Chrystal → Bobby
(Family Father)
Mr. Chrystal → Terry
(Professional Employer)
Terry → Bobby
(Professional Tutor)
Story Analysis
A summer romance between a French tutor and a rebellious student clashes with paternal control and financial expectations.
