# Barriers Burned Away — Character guide

> Key figures in Barriers Burned Away by Edward Payson Roe.

- [Christine Ludolph](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/christine_ludolph.md): Proud, beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant, central to the story's romance and spiritual journey.
- [Dennis Fleet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/dennis_fleet.md): Struggling young artist and employee who becomes Christine's love interest and moral anchor.
- [Mr. Ludolph](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/mr_ludolph.md): Christine's wealthy, ambitious father who opposes her relationship with Dennis.
- [Mr. Fleet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/mr_fleet.md): Dennis's father, a modest and supportive parent.
- [Miss Winthrop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/miss_winthrop.md): A kind, wealthy woman who befriends Dennis and later marries Professor Leonard.
- [Mr. Bruder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/mr_bruder.md): A poor, alcoholic German immigrant who works for Ludolph and has a tragic family.
- [Ernst](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/ernst.md): Mr. Bruder's young son, a pitiable child who dies tragically.
- [Bill Cronk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/bill_cronk.md): A rough but good-hearted sailor and friend to Dennis.
- [Miss Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/miss_brown.md): A fellow employee and friend of Christine at the art store.
- [Mr. Schwartz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/mr_schwartz.md): A Jewish merchant and business associate of Ludolph.
- [Dr. Arten](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/dr_arten.md): The family physician who attends to the Ludolphs and later dies dramatically.
- [Mr. Berder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/mr_berder.md): A poor, struggling artist who works with Dennis.
- [Mrs. Bruder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/mrs_bruder.md): Mr. Bruder's long-suffering wife, mother to Ernst and other children.
- [Mr. Cornell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/mr_cornell.md): A business associate of Ludolph involved in financial dealings.
- [Ethel Fleet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/ethel_fleet.md): Dennis's younger sister, a sweet and supportive family member.
- [Mrs. Von Brakhiem](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/mrs_von_brakhiem.md): A wealthy, snobbish socialite and friend of the Ludolphs.
- [Mr. Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/mr_brown.md): A minor character, possibly a shopkeeper or neighbor.
- [Archer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/archer.md): A minor character, possibly an employee or associate.
- [Baroness Ludolph](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/baroness_ludolph.md): Christine's deceased mother, mentioned in backstory.
- [Professor Leonard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/professor_leonard.md): A scholarly man who marries Susie Winthrop.
- [Yahcob Bunk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/yahcob_bunk.md): A comical German immigrant encountered early in the story.
- [Mr. Swig](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/mr_swig.md): A minor character, possibly a tavern keeper.
- [Mr. Winthrop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/mr_winthrop.md): Susie Winthrop's father, mentioned briefly.
- [Mr. Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/mr_jones.md): A minor character, possibly a neighbor or tradesman.
- [Brandt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/characters/brandt.md): A minor character, possibly an employee of Ludolph.

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