Character guide

Charlotte Temple

major

Also known as Charlotte, the hapless Charlotte, poor Charlotte, the unhappy Charlotte, Madame Charlotte, the lovely Charlotte Temple, Cruel Charlotte

A young English girl seduced by Montraville, who suffers greatly after eloping to America.

Montraville

major

Also known as Dear Montraville, the wretched Montraville

A British officer who seduces Charlotte Temple and later abandons her.

Mademoiselle La Rue

supporting

Also known as La Rue, Mademoiselle

A manipulative teacher at the boarding school who aids Montraville's seduction of Charlotte.

Mrs. Temple

supporting

Also known as Temple, poor Mrs. Temple

Charlotte's loving and sorrowful mother.

Mr. Temple

supporting

Also known as Temple, II Domestic Concerns Mr. Temple

Charlotte's kind and forgiving father.

Belcour

supporting

Also known as Mr. Belcour

A deceitful friend of Montraville who betrays Charlotte.

Mrs. Beauchamp

supporting

Also known as Beauchamp, the benevolent Mrs. Beauchamp

A kind woman who befriends and helps Charlotte in her time of need.

Mrs. Crayton

supporting

Also known as Crayton, the fortunate Mrs. Crayton, the unfeeling Mrs. Crayton

A wealthy but cold-hearted woman who rejects Charlotte.

Julia Franklin

supporting

Also known as Julia, the amiable Julia, Miss Julia

A virtuous young woman who becomes a friend to Charlotte.

Mr. Eldridge

supporting

Also known as Eldridge

An elderly gentleman, father of Lucy Eldridge.

Lucy Eldridge

supporting

Also known as Lucy, Eldridge, the little Lucy

A poor but virtuous young woman who marries Mr. Temple's friend.

Colonel Crayton

supporting

Also known as Crayton, the colonel, the infatuated colonel

A military officer who marries Mademoiselle La Rue.

Madame Du Pont

minor

A French woman who runs the boarding school Charlotte attends.

Henry Temple

minor

Also known as Henry, Temple

Charlotte's younger brother.

George

minor

Also known as poor George

A servant or young man who assists the Temple family.

Miss Weatherby

minor

A minor acquaintance at the boarding school.

Miss Eldridge

minor

Also known as Eldridge

A relative of Mr. Eldridge, possibly his daughter.

Miss Franklin

minor

Also known as Franklin, one Miss Franklin

A relative of Julia Franklin.

Mr. Lewis

minor

Also known as a Mr. Lewis, Lewis

A gentleman who interacts with the characters briefly.

Colonel Blakeney

minor

Also known as Blakeney, Lieutenant Colonel Grice Blakeney

A historical military figure mentioned in the narrative.

John

minor

Also known as honest John, Colonel John Montrésor

A servant or minor character assisting the officers.

Colonel Montrésor

minor

Also known as James, Colonel James G. Montrésor, Montrésor

A British officer and acquaintance of Montraville.

Mrs. Rowson

minor

The author of the book, occasionally referenced in the narrative.

Mr. Franklin

minor

A minor character, possibly Julia Franklin's father.

Captain Beauchamp

minor

Husband of Mrs. Beauchamp, a kind military officer.

Lucy Temple

minor

Also known as Lucy

Charlotte's daughter, born after her abandonment.

Charlotte Stanley

minor

Also known as The Charlotte Stanley, Charlotte

A minor character with a similar name to the protagonist.

Dr. Francis

minor

Also known as Dr. John W. Francis

A historical figure mentioned in the endnotes.

Miss Temple

minor

A minor character, possibly a relative of the Temple family.

Colonel Franklin

minor

A minor military figure related to Julia Franklin.