# Can You Forgive Her? — Character guide

> Key figures in Can You Forgive Her? by Anthony Trollope.

- [Alice Vavasor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/alice_vavasor.md): A young woman torn between two suitors, struggling with her own indecision and family obligations.
- [George Vavasor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/george_vavasor.md): Alice's ambitious and volatile cousin, a suitor with a dangerous temper and political aspirations.
- [John Grey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/john_grey.md): A steady, worthy gentleman farmer who loves Alice and represents a life of quiet domesticity.
- [Lady Glencora Palliser](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/lady_glencora_palliser.md): A spirited heiress married to Plantagenet Palliser, struggling with her wild past and societal expectations.
- [Plantagenet Palliser](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/plantagenet_palliser.md): A serious, duty-bound politician and husband to Lady Glencora, devoted to public service.
- [Kate Vavasor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/kate_vavasor.md): Alice's loyal and pragmatic cousin, who often mediates between Alice and George.
- [Mrs. Greenow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/mrs_greenow.md): Alice and Kate's wealthy, flirtatious aunt, a widow courted by two suitors.
- [Mr. Cheesacre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/mr_cheesacre.md): A pompous, wealthy farmer who courts Mrs. Greenow with lavish gifts.
- [Captain Bellfield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/captain_bellfield.md): A charming but penniless captain who rivals Cheesacre for Mrs. Greenow's hand.
- [Burgo Fitzgerald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/burgo_fitzgerald.md): Lady Glencora's former lover, a handsome but reckless and impoverished gentleman.
- [Mr. John Vavasor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/mr_vavasor_sr.md): Alice's affectionate but financially careless father, living in London.
- [Lady Macleod](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/lady_macleod.md): Alice's stern, religious grandmother who disapproves of her choices.
- [Lady Midlothian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/lady_midlothian.md): A wealthy, condescending relative of the Pallisers who meddles in affairs.
- [Mr. Bott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/mr_bott.md): A sycophantic political hanger-on who ingratiates himself with the Pallisers.
- [Lady Monk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/lady_monk.md): A scheming society hostess who plots to reunite Burgo and Lady Glencora.
- [Mr. Scruby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/scruby.md): George Vavasor's election agent, involved in financial and political scheming.
- [Mrs. Marsham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/mrs_marsham.md): A gossipy neighbor who spies on Alice and reports to Lady Midlothian.
- [Mr. Tombe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/mr_tombe.md): The family lawyer who advises Alice and Mr. Vavasor on financial matters.
- [Jeannette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/jeannette.md): Mrs. Greenow's loyal and sharp-tongued maid.
- [Mr. Maxwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/maxwell.md): A tenant farmer on the Vavasor estate, involved in the election.
- [Charlie Fairstairs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/charlie_fairstairs.md): A young woman who flirts with Captain Bellfield and others.
- [Mr. Grimes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/mr_grimes.md): A rough farmer who works for George Vavasor and assists in shady dealings.
- [Calder Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/calder_jones.md): A Welsh neighbor and friend of the Vavasors, involved in local politics.
- [Mr. Grindley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/grindley.md): A lawyer involved in the Vavasor family legal affairs.
- [Duke of Omnium](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/duke_of_omnium.md): The elderly, wealthy Duke, head of the Palliser family.
- [Miss Euphemia Palliser](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/miss_palliser_euphemia.md): Plantagenet's sister, a quiet and proper young woman.
- [Mr. Fitzgerald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/mr_fitzgerald.md): Burgo's uncle, a stern and disapproving relative.
- [Mrs. Conway Sparkes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/mrs_conway_sparkes.md): A minor society lady who appears at parties and gatherings.
- [Bat Smithers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/bat_smithers.md): A jockey or stable hand associated with the Vavasor family.
- [Lady Jane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/lady_jane.md): A minor aristocratic acquaintance of the Pallisers.
- [Mr. Pollock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/mr_pollock.md): A friend or associate of George Vavasor in London.
- [Sir William](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/sir_william.md): A minor baronet or official mentioned in political circles.
- [Duke of St. Bungay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/duke_of_st_bungay.md): A senior politician and advisor to Plantagenet Palliser.
- [Mr. Gogram](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/gogram.md): A messenger or clerk employed by the Pallisers.
- [Mr. Levy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/mr_levy.md): A shady moneylender who deals with George Vavasor.
- [Lord Brock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/lord_brock.md): A political figure and leader of the government.
- [Mr. Loftus Fitzhoward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/mr_loftus_fitzhoward.md): A minor aristocrat and relative of the Pallisers.
- [Duchess of St. Bungay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/duchess_of_st_bungay.md): The wife of the Duke of St. Bungay, a society hostess.
- [Mr. Magruin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/magruin.md): A political agent or journalist involved in the election.
- [Arabella Vavasor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/arabella_vavasor.md): George Vavasor's sister, a minor character in the family drama.
- [Lady Hartletop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/lady_hartletop.md): A minor society figure, friend of Lady Monk.
- [Mrs. Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/mrs_jones.md): Calder Jones's wife, a minor character in the rural scenes.
- [Pinkle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/pinkle.md): A servant or groom at the Vavasor estate.
- [Mr. Finespun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/finespun.md): A minor official or clerk in the Palliser household.
- [Joe Fairstairs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/joe_fairstairs.md): Charlie Fairstairs's brother, a lazy young man.
- [Ophelia Walker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/ophelia_walker.md): A young woman courted by Joe Fairstairs.
- [Squire Vavasor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/squire_vavasor.md): The old, dying squire of Vavasor Hall, George's grandfather.
- [Mrs. Green](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/mrs_green.md): A minor character, possibly a housekeeper or neighbor.
- [Mr. Travers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/mr_travers.md): A lawyer or businessman involved in George Vavasor's affairs.
- [Mrs. Walker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/mrs_walker.md): Ophelia Walker's mother, a minor character.
- [Mr. Round](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/mr_round.md): A lawyer involved in the Palliser family legal matters.
- [Mrs. Bunsby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/mrs_bunsby.md): A minor character, possibly a landlady or servant.
- [Lord Hartletop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/lord_hartletop.md): Lady Hartletop's husband, a minor nobleman.
- [Sir Guy de Palisere](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/sir_guy_de_palisere.md): An ancestor of the Palliser family, mentioned in history.
- [Mr. Greenow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/mr_greenow.md): Mrs. Greenow's deceased husband, mentioned but not appearing.
- [Marchioness of Auld Reekie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/marchioness_of_auld_reekie.md): A Scottish relative of the Pallisers, mentioned in letters.
- [George Plantagenet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/george_plantagenet.md): A historical figure referenced in the Palliser family history.
- [Fanny Fairstairs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/fanny_fairstairs.md): Another Fairstairs sister, a minor character.
- [Aunt Macleod](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/aunt_macleod.md): Another of Alice's Macleod relatives, mentioned briefly.
- [Lord Middlesex](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/lord_middlesex.md): A minor politician or nobleman mentioned in passing.
- [John Applethwaite](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/john_applethwaite.md): A minor character, possibly a tradesman or neighbor.
- [Mrs. Bellfield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/characters/mrs_bellfield.md): Captain Bellfield's mother, mentioned briefly.

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