# Barnaby Rudge — Character guide

> Key figures in Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens.

- [Barnaby Rudge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/barnaby_rudge.md): Simple-minded young man with a raven, caught up in the Gordon Riots.
- [Hugh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/hugh.md): Wild, powerful ostler at the Maypole, later a leader in the riots.
- [Mr. Geoffrey Haredale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/geoffrey_haredale.md): Catholic gentleman, uncle to Emma, locked in a feud with Sir John Chester.
- [Edward Chester](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/edward_chester.md): Son of Sir John, in love with Emma Haredale, estranged from his father.
- [Joe Willet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/joe_willet.md): Son of John Willet, leaves the Maypole, returns as a soldier.
- [Simon Tappertit](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/simon_tappertit.md): Apprentice locksmith, ambitious and rebellious, leads the 'Prentice Knights.
- [Miss Miggs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/miss_miggs.md): Sharp-tongued servant to Mrs. Varden, secretly in love with Tappertit.
- [Mr. Dennis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/dennis.md): Hangman, a brutal and self-serving participant in the riots.
- [John Willet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/john_willet.md): Obstinate landlord of the Maypole Inn, father of Joe.
- [Dolly Varden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/dolly_varden.md): Pretty, coquettish daughter of Gabriel Varden, loved by Joe and Tappertit.
- [Sir John Chester](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/sir_john_chester.md): Elegant, cynical, manipulative gentleman, father of Edward.
- [Mrs. Varden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/mrs_varden.md): Pious, domineering wife of Gabriel Varden, mother of Dolly.
- [Gabriel Varden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/gabriel_varden.md): Honest, good-natured locksmith, master to Tappertit.
- [The Blind Man](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/the_blind_man.md): Mysterious blind man, a sinister figure connected to the Rudge family secret.
- [Gashford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/gashford.md): Secretary to Lord George Gordon, cunning and treacherous.
- [Lord George Gordon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/lord_george_gordon.md): Eccentric nobleman who incites the anti-Catholic riots.
- [Solomon Daisy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/solomon_daisy.md): Clerk at the Maypole, tells the story of the murder.
- [Emma Haredale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/emma_haredale.md): Niece of Geoffrey Haredale, in love with Edward Chester.
- [Grip](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/grip.md): Barnaby's talking raven, a constant companion.
- [Thomas Curzon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/thomas_curzon.md): Landlord of the Golden Fleece, mentioned in the murder story.
- [Mary Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/mary_jones.md): A woman mentioned in connection with the riots.
- [Mrs. Rudge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/mrs_rudge.md): Barnaby's mother, haunted by her husband's crime.
- [Sir George Saville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/saville.md): Historical MP, mentioned in the context of the riots.
- [Lord Mansfield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/lord_mansfield.md): Historical judge, his house is attacked during the riots.
- [King George III](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/king_george.md): The King, mentioned in the context of the riots.
- [Sir John Fielding](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/sir_john_fielding.md): Historical magistrate, mentioned in the narrative.
- [Sir William Meredith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/sir_william_meredith.md): Historical figure, mentioned in passing.
- [Lord Chesterfield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barnaby_rudge_se/characters/chesterfield.md): Historical earl, referenced by Sir John Chester.

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