# Antic Hay — Character guide

> Key figures in Antic Hay by Aldous Huxley.

- [Theodore Gumbril](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/theodore_gumbril.md): A young inventor and protagonist, seeking meaning and love in post-war London.
- [Myra Viveash](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/myra_viveash.md): A beautiful, wealthy, and emotionally detached woman who captivates several men.
- [Casimir Lypiatt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/casimir_lypiatt.md): A passionate but struggling painter and poet, deeply in love with Myra Viveash.
- [Rosie Shearwater](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/rosie_shearwater.md): The wife of a physiologist, who becomes involved in a complex romantic entanglement.
- [Coleman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/coleman.md): A cynical and hedonistic friend of Gumbril, known for his outrageous behavior.
- [Gumbril Senior](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/gumbril_senior.md): Theodore's eccentric father, a retired schoolmaster and inventor.
- [Mercaptan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/mercaptan.md): A pretentious literary critic and socialite, often the target of satire.
- [Emily](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/emily.md): A kind and sensible woman who becomes a love interest for Theodore Gumbril.
- [Boldero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/boldero.md): A businessman involved with Gumbril's patent for pneumatic trousers.
- [Shearwater](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/shearwater.md): A physiologist obsessed with his research, married to Rosie.
- [Bojanus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/bojanus.md): A mysterious and wealthy foreigner who hosts a memorable party.
- [James Shearwater](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/james_shearwater.md): The brother of the physiologist Shearwater, a practical and blunt man.
- [Porteous](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/porteous.md): An elderly classical scholar and friend of Gumbril Senior.
- [Lancing](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/lancing.md): A young man who appears at social gatherings and parties.
- [Albemarle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/albemarle.md): A friend of Gumbril's from Oxford, encountered in London.
- [Clew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/clew.md): A small, nervous man who works with Boldero on the trousers venture.
- [Zoe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/zoe.md): A young woman at Bojanus's party who briefly interacts with Gumbril.
- [Bruin Opps](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/bruin_opps.md): A large, jovial man who appears at social gatherings.
- [Jim Baum](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/jim_baum.md): An American acquaintance of the group, known for his wealth.
- [Mallard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/mallard.md): A friend of Gumbril Senior, encountered at a restaurant.
- [Reverend Pelvey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/reverend_pelvey.md): A clergyman who appears at a social function.
- [Molly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/molly.md): A young woman at a party, known for her laughter.
- [Aunt Aggie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/aunt_aggie.md): Theodore Gumbril's elderly aunt, living in the country.
- [Great Sclopis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/great_sclopis.md): A historical figure referenced in conversation about art.
- [Pelvey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/pelvey.md): A musician who plays the oboe at a gathering.
- [Margaret](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/margaret.md): A woman mentioned in passing at a social event.
- [Toto](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/toto.md): A flamboyant young man who attends parties.
- [Roger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/roger.md): A young man briefly mentioned in conversation.
- [Tony Lamb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/tony_lamb.md): A young man known for his gentle nature.
- [Nil Viveash](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/nil_viveash.md): Myra Viveash's deceased husband, mentioned in passing.
- [Mrs. Goldie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/antic_hay_se/characters/mrs_goldie.md): A woman briefly mentioned in a letter or conversation.

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