# Armed with Madness — Character guide

> Key figures in Armed with Madness by Mary Butts.

- [Dudley Carston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/armed_with_madness_se/characters/dudley_carston.md): A central figure entangled in a mysterious and transformative journey with Scylla and Picus.
- [Scylla Taverner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/armed_with_madness_se/characters/scylla_taverner.md): A enigmatic woman at the heart of the narrative, linked to the Scylla Trio and a deep personal quest.
- [Picus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/armed_with_madness_se/characters/picus.md): A mythic and symbolic figure whose presence drives much of the story's surreal and philosophical conflict.
- [Felix Taverner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/armed_with_madness_se/characters/felix_taverner.md): A key character whose identity and relationships are central to the unfolding drama.
- [Clarence](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/armed_with_madness_se/characters/clarence.md): A recurring figure with a complex connection to the Carston family and the main events.
- [Ross](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/armed_with_madness_se/characters/ross.md): A significant presence whose actions and perspectives influence the narrative's direction.
- [Lydia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/armed_with_madness_se/characters/lydia.md): A woman whose interactions with the main characters reveal deeper emotional currents.
- [Phil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/armed_with_madness_se/characters/phil.md): A friend or associate who participates in the unfolding events and dialogues.
- [Boris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/armed_with_madness_se/characters/boris.md): A character who appears in the narrative with a distinct role in the plot.
- [Nanna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/armed_with_madness_se/characters/nanna.md): A maternal or nurturing figure mentioned in the story.
- [the doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/armed_with_madness_se/characters/the_doctor.md): A medical professional who appears in a scene.
- [Starn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/armed_with_madness_se/characters/starn.md): A named individual with a brief but notable appearance.
- [Iduna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/armed_with_madness_se/characters/iduna.md): A figure from myth or narrative who is referenced.
- [Hestia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/armed_with_madness_se/characters/hestia.md): A mythological reference within the text.
- [Philoctetes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/armed_with_madness_se/characters/philoctetes.md): A classical figure mentioned in dialogue.

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