# A Man Could Stand Up— — Character guide

> Key figures in A Man Could Stand Up— by Ford Madox Ford.

- [Sylvia Tietjens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/sylvia_tietjens.md): Christopher Tietjens' estranged wife, a beautiful and manipulative socialite.
- [Valentine Wannop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/valentine_wannop.md): A suffragist and Christopher Tietjens' love interest, a strong-willed young woman.
- [Christopher Tietjens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/christopher_tietjens.md): The protagonist, a brilliant but tormented English gentleman and army officer.
- [Edith Ethel Duchemin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/edith_ethel_duchemin.md): A wealthy widow and later Lady Macmaster, a central figure in social circles.
- [Nancy Truefitt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/nancy_truefitt.md): A young woman connected to the Tietjens family, often in Sylvia's orbit.
- [General Lord Edward Campion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/general_lord_edward_campion.md): A high-ranking army officer and friend of the Tietjens family.
- [Captain Mckechnie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/captain_mckechnie.md): A fellow officer and colleague of Christopher Tietjens in the army.
- [Miss Wanostrocht](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/miss_wanostrocht.md): Headmistress of a girls' school where Valentine Wannop works.
- [Lieutenant Aranjuez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/lieutenant_aranjuez.md): A young, excitable officer under Tietjens' command.
- [Lady Macmaster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/lady_macmaster.md): Edith Ethel after her marriage, a social climber and hostess.
- [Sir Vincent Macmaster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/sir_vincent_macmaster.md): A literary critic and friend of Christopher, later knighted.
- [Gerald Duckworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/gerald_duckworth.md): A publisher and acquaintance of the Tietjens circle.
- [Perowne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/perowne.md): An officer and acquaintance, often mentioned in passing.
- [Terence](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/terence.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or soldier.
- [Sergeant Cutts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/sergeant_cutts.md): A non-commissioned officer in Tietjens' company.
- [General Puffles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/general_puffles.md): An elderly general, a figure of mild ridicule.
- [Miss Eleanor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/miss_eleanor.md): A teacher or governess in the Wannop household.
- [Sister Anne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/sister_anne.md): A nun or nurse, possibly a minor religious figure.
- [Old Mr. Tietjens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/old_mr_tietjens.md): Christopher's father, a traditional Yorkshire gentleman.
- [Mrs. Wannop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/mrs_wannop.md): Valentine's mother, a widow and intellectual.
- [Cockshott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/cockshott.md): A minor character, possibly a soldier or servant.
- [Bemerton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/bemerton.md): A minor character, possibly a soldier or officer.
- [Miss Wannop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/miss_wannop.md): Another daughter of Mrs. Wannop, Valentine's sister.
- [Brother Mark](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_man_could_stand_up_se/characters/brother_mark.md): A religious figure, possibly a monk or brother.

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