# Brown on Resolution — Character guide

> Key figures in Brown on Resolution by C. S. Forester.

- [Albert Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/albert_brown.md): A young British seaman captured by the Germans, central to the story's conflict.
- [Agatha Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/agatha_brown.md): Albert's mother, a strong-willed woman who shapes his early life.
- [Richard Saville-Samarez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/richard_saville_samarez.md): A British naval captain and Agatha's former lover, later commanding a ship.
- [Ziethen Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/ziethen_brown.md): Albert's father, a German sailor who had a brief affair with Agatha.
- [Hans Schmidt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/hans_schmidt.md): A German petty officer who becomes Albert's antagonist aboard the ship.
- [Von Spee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/von_spee.md): German admiral commanding the East Asia Squadron, a historical figure in the plot.
- [Von Lutz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/von_lutz.md): German captain of the warship that captures Albert.
- [Mr. Gold](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/mr_gold.md): A civilian passenger on the German ship, often at odds with the crew.
- [Muller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/muller.md): A German seaman who befriends Albert during his captivity.
- [Zimmer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/zimmer.md): A German engineering petty officer on the warship.
- [Mr. Deane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/mr_deane.md): A British naval officer and friend of Captain Samarez.
- [Penzance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/penzance.md): A British light cruiser involved in the naval action.
- [Charybdis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/charybdis.md): A British warship that plays a role in the climactic battle.
- [Leopard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/leopard.md): A German auxiliary cruiser that appears in the narrative.
- [Mrs. Rodgers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/mrs_rodgers.md): A neighbor and friend of Agatha Brown in England.
- [Doctor Walters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/doctor_walters.md): The local doctor who attends to Agatha and Albert.
- [Will](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/will.md): A young man from the village, a friend of Albert's youth.
- [Harry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/harry.md): A fellow seaman and friend of Albert in the Royal Navy.
- [Adeline Burton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/adeline_burton.md): A young woman briefly romantically linked to Albert.
- [Admiral Samarez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/admiral_samarez.md): An older relative of Richard Samarez, mentioned in passing.
- [Evans](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/evans.md): A young sailor serving under Captain Samarez.
- [George](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/george.md): A crewman on the German ship, briefly noted.
- [Dad](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/dad.md): Albert's stepfather, a kind but ineffectual man.
- [Mother](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/mother.md): Albert's grandmother, mentioned in family context.
- [Admiral Sturdee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/brown_on_resolution_se/characters/admiral_sturdee.md): British admiral commanding at the Battle of the Falklands.

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