# A Little Princess — Character guide

> Key figures in A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

- [Sara Crewe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/sara_crewe.md): A wealthy heiress turned orphaned servant who maintains her imagination and kindness.
- [Miss Minchin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/miss_minchin.md): The stern, greedy headmistress of the boarding school who mistreats Sara after her father's death.
- [Becky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/becky.md): The scullery maid who becomes Sara's loyal friend and confidante in the attic.
- [Ermengarde St. John](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/ermengarde.md): Sara's kind but slow-witted school friend who admires Sara's intelligence.
- [Lottie Legh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/lottie.md): A spoiled four-year-old student whom Sara comforts and befriends.
- [Mr. Carrisford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/mr_carrisford.md): The wealthy neighbor who was Captain Crewe's business partner and seeks Sara.
- [Ram Dass](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/ram_dass.md): Mr. Carrisford's devoted Indian servant who secretly helps Sara.
- [Lavinia Herbert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/lavinia_herbert.md): A jealous, haughty student who bullies Sara after her fall from fortune.
- [Captain Crewe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/captain_crewe.md): Sara's loving father who dies suddenly, leaving her penniless.
- [Emily](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/emily.md): Sara's beloved doll whom she treats as a friend and confidante.
- [Jessie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/jessie.md): A minor student at the boarding school, often seen with Lavinia.
- [Mr. Carmichael](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/carmichael.md): A lawyer who assists Mr. Carrisford in searching for Sara.
- [Mr. Barrow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/mr_barrow.md): A lawyer who informs Miss Minchin of Captain Crewe's death.
- [Mariette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/mariette.md): Sara's French maid during her wealthy days at the school.
- [Melchisedec](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/melchisedec.md): A rat living in the attic who becomes Sara's pet and friend.
- [Guy Clarence](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/guy_clarence.md): Mr. Carrisford's young neighbor who briefly interacts with Sara.
- [Donald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/donald.md): One of Mr. Carmichael's young sons who plays in the square.
- [Miss St. John](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/miss_st_john.md): Ermengarde's aunt who visits the school briefly.
- [Mr. Montmorency](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/mr_montmorency.md): A minor character mentioned in the school context.
- [Mrs. Carmichael](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/mrs_carmichael.md): Mr. Carmichael's wife, who helps care for Sara.
- [Madame Pascal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/madame_pascal.md): A French acquaintance of Sara's from her early days.
- [Ralph Crewe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/ralph_crewe.md): Captain Crewe's full name, mentioned in passing.
- [James](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/james.md): A servant or minor figure at the school.
- [Isobel Grange](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/isobel_grange.md): Sara's deceased mother, mentioned in backstory.
- [Rosalind Gladys](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_little_princess_se/characters/rosalind_gladys.md): A minor student mentioned in the school roster.

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