Character guide

Alice Adams

major

Also known as Alice, Lady Alicia, Miss Alice

A young woman from a modest family seeking social advancement and love.

Walter Adams

major

Also known as Mr. Adams, Adams, Wallie, poor Walter

Alice's ambitious but struggling father, a businessman facing financial ruin.

Mrs. Adams

supporting

Also known as III Mrs. Adams, the tearful Mrs. Adams

Alice's mother, anxious about family status and her daughter's future.

Arthur Russell

major

Also known as Russell, Mr. Russell, Mr. Arthur Russell

A wealthy young man who becomes romantically interested in Alice.

Virgil Adams

supporting

Also known as Virgil, Adams, Ole Virg Adams, Virg

Alice's older brother, a lazy and cynical young man.

Mildred Palmer

supporting

Also known as Mildred, Miss Mildred Palmer, Mildred Palmer, Miss Palmer, Palmer

A wealthy socialite and rival for Arthur Russell's attention.

Charley Lohr

minor

Also known as Old Charley Lohr, Lohr, Charley, Old Charley

A local businessman and friend of Walter Adams.

Mr. Lamb

minor

Also known as Lamb, Mister Lamb, old Mister Lamb

A wealthy and influential businessman in the community.

J. A. Lamb

minor

Also known as old J. A. Lamb, Lamb, the great J. A. Lamb

A prominent local figure, possibly related to Mr. Lamb.

Mrs. Palmer

minor

Also known as the stately Mr. Palmer, Palmer, Mr. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Palmer

Mildred's mother, a socially ambitious matron.

Gertrude Collamus

minor

Also known as Gertrude, Miss Gertrude Collamus

A friend or acquaintance of Alice Adams.

Mrs. Dowling

minor

Also known as Dowling, the stricken Dowling, the ruthless Mrs. Dowling

A neighbor or acquaintance of the Adams family.

Frank Dowling

minor

Also known as Mr. Dowling, Frank, Mr. Frank Dowling, Dowling

Husband of Mrs. Dowling, a local man.

Miss Perry

minor

Also known as the demure Miss Perry

A young woman in the social circle.

Henrietta Lamb

minor

Also known as Henrietta, Lamb

A member of the Lamb family.

Harvey Malone

minor

Also known as Harvey, Mr. Harvey Malone, Mr. Malone, Malone, the young Malone

A young man who works for Walter Adams.

Ella Dowling

minor

Also known as Ella, Dowling

Daughter of the Dowlings, a young woman.

Mrs. Lohr

minor

Also known as Lohr

Wife of Charley Lohr.

Mr. Campbell

minor

Also known as Campbell

An acquaintance or business associate.

Alfred Lamb

minor

Also known as Alfred

A younger member of the Lamb family.

Alys Tuttle Adams

minor

Also known as Miss Adams, Miss Alys Tuttle Adams, Alys

A relative or acquaintance of the Adams family.

Malena Burns

minor

Also known as Malena, Miz Malena Burns

A local woman, possibly a servant or neighbor.

Billy Dickson

minor

Also known as Billy, Mr. Will Dickson, Mr. Dickson, Will

A young man in the social circle.

Mrs. George Dresser

minor

Also known as Mrs. Dresser, George

A married woman in the community.

Joe Lamb

minor

Also known as Young Joe Lamb, Joe, Lamb

A younger member of the Lamb family.

Miss Lamb

minor

An unmarried woman of the Lamb family.

Jazz Louie

minor

A musician or entertainer mentioned in passing.

Frincke

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or worker.

Worlig

minor

A minor character, possibly a business associate.