Character guide

Miriam Henderson

major

Also known as Miriam

Focal character, introspective and observant, navigating social and philosophical tensions.

Mr. Shatov

major

Also known as Shatov, little Mr. Shatov

Recurring male figure, often in dialogue with Miriam, representing intellectual or social counterpoint.

Eve

supporting

Also known as fragile delicate Eve

A delicate woman, possibly a friend or acquaintance of Miriam, with emotional weight.

Mrs. Bailey

supporting

Also known as a Bailey, Poor Mrs. Bailey

A married woman, possibly a landlady or social contact, with domestic presence.

Miss Scott

supporting

A woman with recurring presence, possibly a colleague or acquaintance of Miriam.

Mr. Leyton

supporting

Also known as Leyton

A male character, possibly a friend or associate, with limited but notable appearances.

Mr. Gunner

minor

A male character, possibly a servant or tradesman, with recurring mentions.

Elspeth

supporting

A woman, possibly a friend or relative, with pronoun-heavy presence.

Sissie Bailey

supporting

Also known as Sissie

A younger Bailey, possibly a daughter, with distinct identity.

Mrs. Orly

supporting

A married woman, possibly a neighbor or social contact, with recurring presence.

Gerald

supporting

A male character, possibly a friend or romantic interest, with named appearances.

Emerson

minor

Also known as The Emerson

A character or family name, possibly a philosophical reference or acquaintance.

Mr. Rodkin

minor

Also known as kind commercial little Mr. Rodkin

A commercial man, possibly a shopkeeper or businessman, with limited presence.

Mr. Hancock

minor

Also known as Hancock

A male character, possibly a friend or colleague, with occasional mentions.

Harriett

minor

Also known as Harriett's, Across Harriett's

A woman, possibly a friend or relative, with named appearances.

Jan

minor

A character, possibly a servant or acquaintance, with pronoun-heavy presence.

Countess Tolstoy

minor

Also known as Tolstoy

Historical figure referenced, possibly as a literary or social allusion.

The Polish doctor

minor

Also known as the Polish Doctor

A doctor of Polish origin, possibly a medical attendant.

Michael Shatov

minor

Also known as Michael

A male character, possibly related to Mr. Shatov, with limited appearances.

Harry Huxley

minor

Also known as Harry, Harry silken, Huxley, Thomas Henry Huxley

A character or historical figure, possibly a scientist or acquaintance.

Newman

minor

A character, possibly a friend or colleague, with pronoun-heavy presence.

Lewes

minor

A character, possibly a literary or philosophical reference, with limited mentions.

Dr. McHibbert

minor

Also known as McHibbert

A doctor, possibly a medical figure, with limited appearances.

Mr. Lahitte

minor

Also known as Lahitte

A male character, possibly a friend or associate, with limited presence.

Polly Bailey

minor

Also known as Polly, Mary

A woman, possibly a relative of the Baileys, with limited appearances.

Mrs. Bergstein

minor

A married woman, possibly a neighbor or social contact, with limited presence.

Mr. Orly

minor

A male character, possibly the husband of Mrs. Orly, with limited appearances.

Sarah

minor

A woman, possibly a servant or acquaintance, with limited mentions.

George

minor

A male character, possibly a friend or relative, with limited appearances.

Mr. Keppel

minor

A male character, possibly a visitor or acquaintance, with limited presence.