# Cornelli — Character guide

> Key figures in Cornelli by Johanna Spyri.

- [Cornelli Hellmut](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/cornelli_hellmut.md): A lonely girl living in Iller Stream, seeking friendship and struggling with her strict upbringing.
- [Dino Halm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/dino_halm.md): A young boy who becomes a close friend to Cornelli, offering companionship and support.
- [Martha Wolf](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/martha_wolf.md): The elderly housekeeper who cares for Cornelli and manages the household.
- [Mux](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/mux.md): A small, lively dog belonging to Cornelli, often her only companion.
- [Agnes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/agnes.md): A friend or relative of Cornelli, involved in the social life of Iller Stream.
- [Esther](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/esther.md): A girl who interacts with Cornelli, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Mr. Hellmut](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/mr_hellmut.md): Cornelli's father, a strict and distant figure who runs the household.
- [Nika Halm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/nika_halm.md): A member of the Halm family, possibly Dino's relative.
- [Miss Mina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/miss_mina.md): A governess or teacher in the Hellmut household.
- [Matthew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/matthew.md): An elderly servant or worker on the estate.
- [Miss Kitty Dorner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/miss_kitty_dorner.md): A visitor or new arrival in Iller Stream who befriends Cornelli.
- [Mrs. Halm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/mrs_halm.md): Dino's mother, a kind woman who welcomes Cornelli.
- [Trina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/trina.md): A young servant girl in the Hellmut household.
- [Cornelia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/cornelia.md): A name sometimes used for Cornelli, possibly a formal variant.
- [Frederick Hellmut](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/frederick_hellmut.md): A relative of Cornelli, possibly a cousin or brother.
- [Papa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/papa.md): Cornelli's affectionate term for her father, Mr. Hellmut.
- [Miss Grindelen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/miss_grindelen.md): A strict teacher or governess who instructs Cornelli.
- [Mr. Schaller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/mr_schaller.md): A local man who interacts with the Hellmut family.
- [Mama](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/mama.md): Cornelli's deceased mother, remembered fondly.
- [Mr. Maelinger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/mr_maelinger.md): A businessman or acquaintance of Mr. Hellmut.
- [Betty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/betty.md): A servant or young girl in the household.
- [Mother](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/mother.md): A maternal figure, possibly referring to Mrs. Halm or Cornelli's memory.
- [Father](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/cornelli_se/characters/father.md): Generic term for Cornelli's father, Mr. Hellmut.

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