# Crome Yellow — Character guide

> Key figures in Crome Yellow by Aldous Huxley.

- [Denis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/denis.md): A young poet and the focal character, visiting Crome and pining for Anne.
- [Mr. Scogan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/mr_scogan.md): A cynical and intellectual guest at Crome, known for his witty monologues.
- [Anne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/anne.md): The object of Denis's affection, a charming and independent young woman.
- [Gombauld](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/gombauld.md): A painter and guest at Crome, rival for Anne's attention.
- [Henry Wimbush](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/henry_wimbush.md): The scholarly owner of Crome, absorbed in family history.
- [Priscilla Wimbush](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/priscilla_wimbush.md): Henry's wife, a lively and eccentric hostess at Crome.
- [Mr. Barbecue-Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/barbecue_smith.md): A pompous writer of inspirational literature visiting Crome.
- [Ivor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/ivor.md): A young man associated with Mary, part of the house party.
- [Mary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/mary.md): A guest at Crome, involved in romantic entanglements with Ivor.
- [Jenny Mullion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/jenny_mullion.md): A quiet, observant guest who sketches caricatures.
- [Hercules Lapith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/hercules_lapith.md): A historical ancestor of the Wimbush family, subject of Henry's research.
- [Sir Ferdinando Lapith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/sir_ferdinando_lapith.md): Another historical Lapith ancestor, known for his eccentricities.
- [George Wimbush](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/george_wimbush.md): A relative of the Wimbush family, mentioned in the family history.
- [Mr. Wimbush](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/mr_wimbush.md): An older Wimbush family member, possibly Henry's father.
- [Mr. Bodiham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/mr_bodiham.md): The local vicar, a stern and religious figure.
- [Filomena](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/filomena.md): A historical figure, possibly a Lapith ancestor.
- [Mrs. Wimbush](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/mrs_wimbush.md): Priscilla Wimbush, often referred to by her married name.
- [Georgiana](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/georgiana.md): A young woman from a past generation of the family.
- [Mrs. Budge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/old_mrs_budge.md): An elderly local woman, possibly a servant or tenant.
- [Mrs. Bodiham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/mrs_bodiham.md): The vicar's wife, a quiet presence in the village.
- [Lady Lapith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/lady_lapith.md): A historical Lapith matriarch mentioned in the family chronicles.
- [Knockespotch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/knockespotch.md): A writer referenced in Scogan's philosophical discussions.
- [Lord Moleyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/old_lord_moleyn.md): A historical nobleman mentioned in the family history.
- [Tschuplitski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/tschuplitski.md): A foreign musician or composer mentioned in passing.
- [Emmeline](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/emmeline.md): A young woman from a past generation of the family.
- [Caroline](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/caroline.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or guest.
- [Mr. Callamay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/mr_callamay.md): An elderly gentleman mentioned in conversation.
- [Little Percy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/little_percy.md): A child mentioned in the family anecdotes.
- [Thom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/thom.md): A local character or historical figure mentioned briefly.
- [Simon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/simon.md): A servant or local man mentioned in passing.
- [Lord Timpany](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/lord_timpany.md): A nobleman referenced in the family history.
- [Manningham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/manningham.md): A historical figure mentioned in Henry's research.
- [Sir Julius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/sir_julius.md): A historical ancestor briefly noted in the family tree.
- [William Stubbs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/crome_yellow_se/characters/william_stubbs.md): A minor historical figure mentioned in the narrative.

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