Character guide

Sara Crewe

major

Also known as Sara, Little Sara, Princess Sara, Mademoiselle Sara

A wealthy heiress turned orphaned servant who maintains her imagination and kindness.

Miss Minchin

major

Also known as Miss Amelia, Amelia, the elder Miss Minchin

The stern, greedy headmistress of the boarding school who mistreats Sara after her father's death.

Becky

supporting

Also known as Rebecca

The scullery maid who becomes Sara's loyal friend and confidante in the attic.

Ermengarde St. John

supporting

Also known as Ermengarde

Sara's kind but slow-witted school friend who admires Sara's intelligence.

Lottie Legh

supporting

Also known as Lottie

A spoiled four-year-old student whom Sara comforts and befriends.

Mr. Carrisford

major

Also known as Carrisford, the Indian gentleman

The wealthy neighbor who was Captain Crewe's business partner and seeks Sara.

Ram Dass

supporting

Also known as XI Ram Dass

Mr. Carrisford's devoted Indian servant who secretly helps Sara.

Lavinia Herbert

supporting

Also known as Lavinia

A jealous, haughty student who bullies Sara after her fall from fortune.

Captain Crewe

supporting

Also known as Crewe, the late Captain Crewe

Sara's loving father who dies suddenly, leaving her penniless.

Emily

minor

Also known as Emily Carew, Carew

Sara's beloved doll whom she treats as a friend and confidante.

Jessie

minor

A minor student at the boarding school, often seen with Lavinia.

Mr. Carmichael

minor

Also known as Carmichael

A lawyer who assists Mr. Carrisford in searching for Sara.

Mr. Barrow

minor

Also known as Barrow

A lawyer who informs Miss Minchin of Captain Crewe's death.

Mariette

minor

Sara's French maid during her wealthy days at the school.

Melchisedec

minor

Also known as Melchy, Mrs. Melchisedec, IX Melchisedec

A rat living in the attic who becomes Sara's pet and friend.

Guy Clarence

minor

Mr. Carrisford's young neighbor who briefly interacts with Sara.

Donald

minor

One of Mr. Carmichael's young sons who plays in the square.

Miss St. John

minor

Ermengarde's aunt who visits the school briefly.

Mr. Montmorency

minor

A minor character mentioned in the school context.

Mrs. Carmichael

minor

Mr. Carmichael's wife, who helps care for Sara.

Madame Pascal

minor

Also known as Madame

A French acquaintance of Sara's from her early days.

Nora

minor

A minor student at the boarding school.

Ralph Crewe

minor

Also known as Crewe

Captain Crewe's full name, mentioned in passing.

Mr. St. John

minor

Ermengarde's father, briefly mentioned.

James

minor

A servant or minor figure at the school.

Isobel Grange

minor

Also known as Isobel

Sara's deceased mother, mentioned in backstory.

Eliza

minor

A minor servant at the school.

Rosalind Gladys

minor

A minor student mentioned in the school roster.