# A Woman of No Importance — Character guide

> Key figures in A Woman of No Importance by Oscar Wilde.

- [Mrs. Arbuthnot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_no_importance_se/characters/mrs_arbuthnot.md): A woman with a secret past, fiercely protective of her son Gerald.
- [Lord Illingworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_no_importance_se/characters/lord_illingworth.md): A charming, cynical aristocrat who becomes entangled with Mrs. Arbuthnot and Gerald.
- [Gerald Arbuthnot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_no_importance_se/characters/gerald_arbuthnot.md): Mrs. Arbuthnot's ambitious son, seeking a career with Lord Illingworth.
- [Lady Hunstanton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_no_importance_se/characters/lady_hunstanton.md): A gracious society hostess who gathers the main characters at her country house.
- [Mrs. Allonby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_no_importance_se/characters/mrs_allonby.md): A witty, flirtatious society woman who trades epigrams with Lord Illingworth.
- [Hester Worsley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_no_importance_se/characters/hester_worsley.md): A young American woman with strong moral principles, visiting England.
- [Lady Caroline Pontefract](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_no_importance_se/characters/lady_caroline_pontefract.md): A sharp-tongued society matron who comments on everyone's behavior.
- [Lady Stutfield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_no_importance_se/characters/lady_stutfield.md): A somewhat naive and impressionable society lady.
- [Sir John Kelvil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_no_importance_se/characters/sir_john_kelvil.md): A pompous member of Parliament with strong opinions.
- [Archdeacon Daubeny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_no_importance_se/characters/archdeacon_daubeny.md): A clergyman who provides moral commentary at the house party.
- [Mrs. Daubeny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_no_importance_se/characters/mrs_daubeny.md): The Archdeacon's wife, a quiet presence at the gathering.
- [Lord Alfred](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_no_importance_se/characters/lord_alfred.md): A young aristocrat briefly mentioned or appearing.
- [Lady Cecilia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_no_importance_se/characters/lady_cecilia.md): A friend of Mrs. Arbuthnot, mentioned in correspondence.
- [Lord Henry Weston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_no_importance_se/characters/lord_henry_weston.md): A deceased acquaintance mentioned in conversation.
- [Margaret](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_no_importance_se/characters/margaret.md): A name briefly referenced, possibly a servant or relative.
- [Charlotte Pagden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_woman_of_no_importance_se/characters/charlotte_pagden.md): A name mentioned briefly, likely a minor acquaintance.

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