# Dark Princess — Character guide

> Key figures in Dark Princess by W. E. B. Du Bois.

- [Matthew Towns](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/matthew_towns.md): A Black intellectual and activist who becomes the central protagonist, navigating exile and political intrigue.
- [Sammy Scott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/sammy_scott.md): A powerful Chicago politician and ally to Matthew, deeply involved in machine politics.
- [Sara Andrews](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/sara_andrews.md): Matthew's wife, a strong-willed woman who becomes a key figure in his political and personal life.
- [Kautilya](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/kautilya.md): A mysterious and influential Indian woman who captivates Matthew and represents a spiritual and political ideal.
- [Mr. Perigua](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/perigua.md): A radical revolutionary who advocates for violent resistance and becomes a foil to Matthew.
- [Jimmie Giles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/jimmie_giles.md): A friend and associate of Matthew, involved in the political underworld.
- [Corruthers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/corruthers.md): A corrupt political boss in Chicago who opposes Sammy Scott's faction.
- [Doolittle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/doolittle.md): A newspaper editor and political player in Chicago's power struggles.
- [Mrs. Beech](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/mrs_beech.md): A society woman and political hostess in Chicago.
- [Mr. Graham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/graham.md): A white liberal who interacts with Matthew during his exile.
- [Mr. Green](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/green.md): A minor official or associate in Matthew's circle.
- [The Japanese](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/the_japanese.md): A Japanese diplomat or observer encountered during the international plot.
- [Big Boy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/big_boy.md): A henchman or enforcer in the Chicago political scene.
- [Mr. Cadwalader](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/cadwalader.md): A lawyer or businessman involved in political dealings.
- [Captain the Honorable Malcolm Fortescue-Dodd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/malcolm_fortescue_dodd.md): A British officer and diplomat encountered in India.
- [Mrs. Therwald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/therwald.md): A minor character in the social circles of the novel.
- [Reverend John Carnes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/john_carnes.md): A clergyman who appears in the narrative.
- [Mrs. Samari](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/mrs_samari.md): An Indian woman associated with Kautilya's circle.
- [Mr. Gray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/gray.md): A minor character in the political landscape.
- [Maharanee of Bwodpur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/maharanee_of_bwodpur.md): The ruler of Bwodpur, a key figure in the Indian setting.
- [Mr. Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/jones.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or associate.
- [Uncle George](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/uncle_george.md): A relative or older figure in Matthew's life.
- [Bill Thompson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/bill_thompson.md): A historical figure referenced as a political mayor.
- [Radha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/radha.md): A name from Indian mythology referenced in the text.
- [Big Ben](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/big_ben.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or worker.
- [Connors](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/connors.md): A minor character, possibly a political operative.
- [Mrs. Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/smith.md): A minor character, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
- [Mr. Murphy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/mr_murphy.md): A minor character in the political milieu.
- [The old Rajah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dark_princess_se/characters/old_rajah.md): A former ruler of Bwodpur, mentioned in the narrative.

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