# An Ideal Husband — Character guide

> Key figures in An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde.

- [Lord Goring](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_ideal_husband_se/characters/lord_goring.md): A fashionable and witty bachelor who becomes entangled in Sir Robert Chiltern's political scandal.
- [Sir Robert Chiltern](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_ideal_husband_se/characters/sir_robert_chiltern.md): A respected politician whose past corruption threatens his marriage and career.
- [Lady Chiltern](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_ideal_husband_se/characters/lady_chiltern.md): Sir Robert's principled wife who struggles with her husband's moral compromise.
- [Mrs. Cheveley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_ideal_husband_se/characters/mrs_cheveley.md): A cunning and manipulative woman who blackmails Sir Robert with his secret.
- [Mabel Chiltern](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_ideal_husband_se/characters/mabel_chiltern.md): Sir Robert's lively younger sister who is courted by Lord Goring.
- [Lord Caversham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_ideal_husband_se/characters/lord_caversham.md): Lord Goring's blunt and traditional father who pressures him to marry.
- [Mason](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_ideal_husband_se/characters/mason.md): The Chilterns' butler who announces guests.
- [Lady Markby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_ideal_husband_se/characters/lady_markby.md): A gossipy society hostess who introduces Mrs. Cheveley.
- [Tommy Trafford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_ideal_husband_se/characters/tommy_trafford.md): A young man in love with Mabel Chiltern.
- [Vicomte de Nanjac](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_ideal_husband_se/characters/vicomte_de_nanjac.md): A French attaché who appears at social gatherings.
- [Lady Basildon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_ideal_husband_se/characters/lady_basildon.md): A fashionable society woman at Lady Chiltern's party.
- [Mrs. Marchmont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_ideal_husband_se/characters/mrs_marchmont.md): A society friend who gossips with Lady Basildon.
- [Baron Arnheim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_ideal_husband_se/characters/baron_arnheim.md): A wealthy financier who influenced Sir Robert's past corruption.
- [Sir John](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_ideal_husband_se/characters/sir_john.md): A minor character mentioned in social conversation.
- [Lady Brancaster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_ideal_husband_se/characters/lady_brancaster.md): A society figure mentioned in conversation.
- [Margaret](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_ideal_husband_se/characters/margaret.md): A woman mentioned in passing by Lady Markby.

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