Diverging Roads · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Diverging Roads by Rose Wilder Lane.
Paul
major
Also known as Dear Paul
A central narrator or focal character, often addressed directly.
Louise
major
A key female character, likely a narrator or focal point.
Helen Davies
major
Also known as Helen, Kennedy, Helen Kennedy, Helen Davies Kennedy, Mr. Helen Davies
A prominent character, possibly a love interest or central figure.
Mason
supporting
Also known as Bob, Bert, Bert Kennedy, Bob Mason, Willie
A male character with multiple aliases, likely a friend or rival.
Mrs. Brown
supporting
A recurring female character, possibly a neighbor or relative.
Mrs. Kennedy
supporting
A matriarchal figure, likely related to the Kennedy family.
Mr. MacAdams
supporting
Also known as MacAdams
A male character with some narrative presence.
Masters
supporting
Also known as Mrs. Masters
A character, possibly a housekeeper or neighbor.
Sara
supporting
A female character with a moderate number of mentions.
His Mother
supporting
A parental figure, likely a source of guidance or conflict.
J. D. Hutchinson
supporting
Also known as Hutchinson
A named male character with a defined role.
Mr. Roberts
supporting
A male character, possibly an authority figure.
Mr. Kennedy
supporting
Also known as Kennedy
A male member of the Kennedy family.
Clark
supporting
Also known as Mr. Clark
A male character, possibly a business associate.
Marian Marcy
minor
Also known as Marian
A named female character with limited appearances.
Nichols
minor
Also known as Mr. Nichols
A male character, possibly a servant or worker.
Momma
minor
A maternal figure, likely a minor character.
Gilbert
minor
Also known as Gilbert Kennedy
A male character, possibly a relative or friend.
Willetta
minor
A named female character with a small role.
Dodo
minor
A minor character, possibly a child or nickname.
Monroe
minor
Also known as Mr. Monroe
A male character with a minor role.
Mr. Weeks
minor
A minor male character.
McCormick
minor
Also known as Mr. McCormick
A minor character, possibly a tradesman.
Hayward
minor
Also known as Clark & Hayward
A minor character, possibly a business partner.
Mabel
minor
Also known as Poor little Mabel
A minor female character, possibly a child.
Mrs. Updike
minor
A minor female character.
Anne Lester
minor
Also known as Anne
A minor female character, possibly a friend.
Edison
minor
A minor character, possibly a historical reference.
Mr. Masters
minor
A minor male character.
Mr. Hayden
minor
A minor male character.
Duddy
minor
A minor character, possibly a nickname.
Ted
minor
Also known as Ted Collin
A minor male character.
Mrs. Campbell
minor
A minor female character.
Mrs. Lamson
minor
A minor female character.
Tommy
minor
A minor character, possibly a child.
Harner
minor
Also known as Sammy Harner, Sammy
A minor character with a few mentions.
Bryant
minor
Also known as Mr. Bryant
A minor male character.
Kittie
minor
Also known as Kittie Brown
A minor female character.
Miss Davies
minor
A minor female character, possibly related to Helen.
Cissy Leroy
minor
Also known as Cissy
A minor female character.
H. D. Kennedy
minor
A minor character, possibly a relative.
