# Dodsworth — Character guide

> Key figures in Dodsworth by Sinclair Lewis.

- [Sam Dodsworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/sam_dodsworth.md): An American automobile magnate who retires and travels to Europe with his wife.
- [Fran Dodsworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/fran_dodsworth.md): Sam's glamorous and restless wife, eager for European society and culture.
- [Edith Cortright](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/edith_cortright.md): A refined American widow living in Europe who becomes a close friend to Sam.
- [Kurt von Obersdorf](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/kurt_von_obersdorf.md): A charming Austrian aristocrat who becomes romantically involved with Fran.
- [Major Clyde Lockert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/lockert.md): A brash American businessman and acquaintance of the Dodsworths in Europe.
- [Tub Pearson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/tub_pearson.md): Sam's old friend and business associate from Zenith.
- [Matey Pearson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/matey_pearson.md): Tub Pearson's wife, a friend of Fran's from Zenith.
- [Mr. A. B. Hurd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/hurd.md): A fellow American traveler and friend of the Dodsworths in Europe.
- [Brent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/brent.md): A young American man who travels with the Dodsworths' circle.
- [Emily](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/emily.md): A friend or relative of the Dodsworths, mentioned in correspondence.
- [Ross Ireland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/ross_ireland.md): An American acquaintance of Sam's, involved in business or travel.
- [Endicott Everett Atkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/endicott_everett_atkins.md): An older American businessman and friend of Sam's.
- [Arnold Israel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/arnold_israel.md): A business associate or acquaintance of Sam Dodsworth.
- [Lycurgus Watts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/lycurgus_watts.md): A friend or business contact from Sam's past in Zenith.
- [Elon Richards](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/elon_richards.md): An American acquaintance of the Dodsworths.
- [Renée de Pénable](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/renee_de_penable.md): A French socialite and friend of Fran's in Europe.
- [Young Tom Allen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/young_tom_allen.md): A young American man who socializes with the Dodsworths abroad.
- [Herman Voelker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/herman_voelker.md): Fran's father, a wealthy businessman from Zenith.
- [Harry McKee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/harry_mckee.md): An American acquaintance of Sam's, possibly a business colleague.
- [Professor Braut](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/professor_braut.md): A German academic or intellectual met by the Dodsworths.
- [Nande Azeredo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/nande_azeredo.md): A Brazilian acquaintance of the Dodsworths in Europe.
- [Lady Ouston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/lady_ouston.md): An English aristocrat and social acquaintance of Fran's.
- [Sheila Richards](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/sheila_richards.md): A young woman in the Dodsworths' social circle.
- [Mathieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/mathieu.md): A French servant or acquaintance of the Dodsworths.
- [Herr Dr. Biedner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/herr_dr_biedner.md): A German lawyer or doctor encountered by the Dodsworths.
- [Captain Gioserro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/captain_gioserro.md): An Italian aviator met by the Dodsworths.
- [Dr. Henry Hazzard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/dr_henry_hazzard.md): A doctor and acquaintance of the Dodsworths.
- [Herr Dr. Johann Josef Blumenbach](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/herr_dr_blumenbach.md): A German intellectual met by Sam in Europe.
- [Emmanuel White](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/emmanuel_white.md): A minor character in the Dodsworths' social orbit.
- [Elizabeth Jane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/elizabeth_jane.md): A relative or friend mentioned by the Dodsworths.
- [Theodor von Escher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/theodor_von_escher.md): A German acquaintance of the Dodsworths.
- [Princess Drachenthal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/princess_drachenthal.md): A European aristocrat met by the Dodsworths.
- [Cecil R. A. Cortright](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/cecil_cortright.md): Edith Cortright's deceased husband, a British diplomat.
- [M. Andillet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/andillet.md): A French acquaintance of the Dodsworths.
- [Judge Turpin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/judge_turpin.md): A judge and acquaintance from Sam's American life.
- [Billy Deacon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/billy_deacon.md): An American friend or business contact of Sam's.
- [Mr. Charley Short](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/mr_charley_short.md): A minor American character in Sam's circle.
- [Lucile McKelvey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/lucile_mckelvey.md): A social acquaintance of the Dodsworths from Zenith.
- [M. Saurier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/m_saurier.md): A French acquaintance of the Dodsworths.
- [Baroness Volinsky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/baroness_volinsky.md): A European aristocrat in the Dodsworths' social circle.
- [Mrs. Alls](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/mrs_alls.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.
- [Princess Maravigliarsi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/princess_maravigliarsi.md): An Italian princess met by the Dodsworths.
- [Old Granddaddy Sambo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dodsworth_se/characters/old_granddaddy_sambo.md): A nickname for Sam Dodsworth used in a familial context.

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