Cup of Gold · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Cup of Gold by John Steinbeck.
Henry Morgan
major
Also known as Henry, young Henry, Morgan, Sir Henry Morgan, Captain Morgan, V Henry, IV Sir Henry Morgan
A young Welshman who becomes the most feared buccaneer in the Caribbean.
Old Robert
supporting
Also known as Robert, II Old Robert, V Old Robert
Henry Morgan's grandfather, a stern Welsh farmer who raises him.
Coeur de Gris
supporting
Also known as this Coeur de Gris, Young Coeur de Gris, young Coeur de Gris, Coeur
A French buccaneer and mentor to young Henry Morgan.
Elizabeth
supporting
Also known as The Elizabeth, Dear Elizabeth
Henry Morgan's beloved, a woman he idealizes from his youth.
Young Henry
supporting
Also known as young Henry, Henry, Now young Henry, III Young Henry
The youthful version of Henry Morgan before his buccaneer days.
Ysobel
supporting
Also known as Doña Ysobel
A Spanish noblewoman who captivates Henry Morgan in Panama.
Merlin
minor
Also known as old Merlin, Old Merlin
An old Welsh bard and storyteller in Henry's childhood village.
Paulette
minor
Also known as sweet Paulette
A French tavern girl who becomes involved with Henry Morgan.
James Flower
minor
Also known as James I
A buccaneer companion of Henry Morgan on his early voyages.
Tim
minor
A servant or companion to Henry Morgan in his youth.
Mother Morgan
minor
Also known as Mother
Henry Morgan's mother, a quiet presence in his Welsh childhood.
The Cockney
minor
Also known as Jones, This Jones, the little Cockney Jones, the little Cockney
A talkative English buccaneer in Morgan's crew.
Emil
minor
A young boy who befriends Henry Morgan in his youth.
Gwenliana
minor
Also known as Wrinkled old Gwenliana, aged Gwenliana, the old Gwenliana, old Gwenliana
An old Welsh woman who tells stories to the village children.
Sir Edward Morgan
minor
Also known as Sir Edward, Edward Morgan
Henry Morgan's uncle, a British governor in the Caribbean.
Grippo
minor
Also known as black Grippo, Black Grippo
A black buccaneer serving under Henry Morgan.
Don Juan Perez de Guzman
minor
Also known as Don Juan
The Spanish governor of Panama who opposes Morgan.
Dafydd
minor
A Welsh friend or relative from Henry Morgan's youth.
Rodriguez
minor
A Spanish prisoner or informant encountered by Morgan.
L'Ollonais
minor
A notorious French buccaneer mentioned as a predecessor.
Sir Charles
minor
An English aristocrat or official in the Caribbean.
Mansveldt
minor
Also known as Edward Mansveldt
A Dutch buccaneer leader who influences Morgan.
Roche Braziliano
minor
Also known as Roche
A brutal Dutch buccaneer in Morgan's circle.
Lady Morgan
minor
Henry Morgan's wife, mentioned in his later life.
John Evelyn
minor
Also known as John
An English diarist who records Morgan's exploits.
The Burgundian
minor
Also known as The Other Burgundian, Other Burgundian
A mysterious buccaneer with a grudge against Morgan.
Bristol Girl
minor
Also known as the Bristol Girl
A woman from Bristol who briefly appears in Morgan's story.
Bartolomeo Portugues
minor
A Portuguese buccaneer known for his daring escapes.
Chico
minor
Also known as Little Chico
A young boy or servant in the Caribbean setting.
Captain Zeigler
minor
Also known as This Zeigler
A German or Dutch captain encountered by Morgan.
Pierre le Grand
minor
Also known as Pierre
A French buccaneer who captures a Spanish galleon.
Sawkins
minor
Also known as Captain Sawkins
A buccaneer captain allied with Morgan.
Lady Moddyford
minor
The wife of Governor Moddyford in Jamaica.
Robert Morgan
minor
Also known as Robert
A relative of Henry Morgan, possibly his brother.
Don Guierrmo
minor
A Spanish official or planter in the Caribbean.
Captain Dawes
minor
Also known as Dawes
An English captain who interacts with Morgan.
Governor Moddyford
minor
Also known as Moddyford
The English governor of Jamaica during Morgan's time.
Lord Vaughn
minor
An English nobleman and later governor of Jamaica.
Captain Lawrence
minor
An English captain serving in the Caribbean.
