# Democracy — Character guide

> Key figures in Democracy by Henry Adams.

- [The Honourable Silas P. Ratcliffe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/silas_p_ratcliffe.md): A powerful and ambitious U.S. Senator from Illinois, central to the political intrigue.
- [Madeleine Lee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/madeleine_lee.md): A wealthy young widow who moves to Washington to understand political power.
- [Mr. Carrington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/john_carrington.md): A principled Virginia gentleman and lawyer, a close friend of Madeleine.
- [Sybil Ross](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/sybil_ross.md): Madeleine's younger, lively sister who enjoys Washington society.
- [Mrs. Lightfoot Lee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/mrs_lightfoot_lee.md): Madeleine's mother-in-law, a traditional Southern matriarch.
- [Lord Skye](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/lord_skye.md): A British diplomat and friend of Madeleine, observing American politics.
- [Mr. Nathan Gore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/nathan_gore.md): A New England historian and diplomat, a frequent guest at Madeleine's.
- [Little Victoria Dare](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/victoria_dare.md): A flirtatious and witty young woman in Washington society.
- [Mr. C. C. French](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/c_c_french.md): A naive reformer and journalist, often the butt of jokes.
- [Mr. Hartbeest Schneidekoupon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/hartbeest_schneidekoupon.md): A wealthy young New York banker and suitor to Victoria Dare.
- [Lord Dunbeg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/lord_dunbeg.md): An impoverished Irish peer seeking a rich American wife.
- [Mrs. Sam Baker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/mrs_sam_baker.md): A wealthy widow from New York, a social climber in Washington.
- [Old Baron Jacobi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/baron_jacobi.md): An elderly German diplomat and friend of Madeleine's father.
- [Mrs. Schuyler Clinton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/mrs_schuyler_clinton.md): A respectable New York society matron visiting Washington.
- [Senator Schuyler Clinton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/senator_clinton.md): A U.S. Senator from New York, husband of Mrs. Clinton.
- [Count Popoff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/count_popoff.md): A Russian diplomat and minor character in Washington society.
- [Julia Schneidekoupon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/julia_schneidekoupon.md): Sister of Hartbeest Schneidekoupon, a quiet young woman.
- [Maude](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/maude.md): A young woman briefly mentioned in Washington social circles.
- [Wilson Keen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/wilson_keen.md): A journalist and acquaintance of the main characters.
- [Count Orsini](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/count_orsini.md): An Italian diplomat appearing in Washington society.
- [Countess Dunbeg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/countess_dunbeg.md): Wife of Lord Dunbeg, accompanying him to America.
- [Mr. Thomas Lord](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/thomas_lord.md): A minor character in Washington social circles.
- [Senator Krebs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/senator_krebs.md): A U.S. Senator mentioned in political discussions.
- [Representative Cutter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/democracy_se/characters/cutter.md): A member of Congress briefly appearing in the story.

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