Character guide

Sir Condy Rackrent

major

Also known as Sir Conolly, Sir Conolly Rackrent, poor Condy, Rackrent

The slovenly heir who becomes master of Castle Rackrent, known for his good nature and financial ruin.

Thady Quirk

major

Also known as honest Thady, old Thady, poor Thady, faithful Thady, Thady

The elderly steward and narrator who loyally serves the Rackrent family through generations.

Jason Quirk

supporting

Also known as Jason, Mr. Jason, Mr. Jason McQuirk

Thady's shrewd son who rises from clerk to lawyer and eventually acquires the Rackrent estate.

Sir Kit Rackrent

supporting

Also known as the fighting Sir Kit, Kit, Rackrent

The hot-tempered heir who marries a Jewish heiress and imprisons her for years.

Sir Murtagh Rackrent

supporting

Also known as the litigious Sir Murtagh, Murtagh, the late Sir Murtagh

The quarrelsome and legalistic elder brother who dies without children.

Judy McQuirk

supporting

Also known as Judy, Poor Judy, McQuirk

A local woman courted by Sir Condy, later married to another man.

Miss Isabella

supporting

Also known as Bella, Bell

Sir Condy's wealthy wife who leaves him after his extravagance ruins them.

Sir Patrick Rackrent

minor

Also known as the drunken Sir Patrick, O'Shaughlin, Sir Patrick O'Shaughlin

The first Rackrent baronet, known for his hospitality and drinking habits.

Lady Cathcart

minor

A wealthy widow imprisoned by Sir Kit for refusing to give him her fortune.

Mrs. Jane

minor

A female servant or relative mentioned in the household.

Evander

minor

A minor character mentioned in the narrative, possibly a servant.

Lady Rackrent

minor

Also known as the Jew Lady Rackrent, my Lady Rackrent

Sir Kit's Jewish wife who is imprisoned and later dies.

Colonel McGuire

minor

A military man who interacts with the Rackrent family.

Sir Tallyhoo Rackrent

minor

Also known as Rackrent

An earlier Rackrent baronet mentioned in the family history.

Parnell

minor

A historical figure referenced in the narrative.