Character guide

Dr. Wortle

major

Also known as Jeffrey Wortle, Mr. Wortle, Doctor Wortle, the Doctor

Headmaster of the school, central figure in the plot, harbors the Peacockes.

Mrs. Wortle

supporting

Also known as Poor Mrs. Wortle, dear Mrs. Wortle

Dr. Wortle's wife, supportive but troubled by the scandal.

Mary Wortle

major

Also known as Mary, Miss Mary, Poor Mary

Dr. Wortle's daughter, falls in love with Lord Carstairs.

Mr. Peacocke

major

Also known as Peacocke, Mister Peacocke

The new usher at the school, hiding a secret about his marriage.

Mrs. Peacocke

major

Also known as Mrs. Peacocke

Mr. Peacocke's wife, central to the mystery of their marriage.

Robert Lefroy

major

Also known as Ferdinand Lefroy, Lefroy, Ferdy, cousin Ferdy

The presumed dead first husband of Mrs. Peacocke, reappears to cause trouble.

Lord Carstairs

supporting

Also known as Carstairs, young Lord Carstairs, Young Carstairs

A young nobleman who falls in love with Mary Wortle.

Mr. Puddicombe

supporting

Also known as The Rev. Mr. Puddicombe

A clergyman who advises Dr. Wortle on the Peacocke affair.

Lady Anne Clifford

minor

Also known as Clifford, The Lady Anne, Anne Clifford

A noblewoman who comments on the scandal, part of the social circle.

Mrs. Stantiloup

supporting

Also known as Honourable Mrs. Stantiloup, the Hon. Mrs. Stantiloup

A gossipy society woman who spreads rumors about the Peacockes.

Lady Margaret Momson

minor

Also known as Lady Margaret, young Momson

A society lady, mother of Augustus Momson, involved in the scandal talk.

Lord Bracy

supporting

Also known as Earl Bracy, the Earl

Father of Lord Carstairs, a peer who interacts with the Wortles.

Lady Bracy

minor

Also known as Bracy

Wife of Lord Bracy, mother of Lord Carstairs.

The Bishop

supporting

Also known as Bishop

The bishop of the diocese, involved in the controversy over Dr. Wortle.

Mr. Momson

minor

Also known as Squire Momson of Buttercup, Squire Momson

A local squire, father of Augustus, part of the social circle.

Augustus Momson

minor

Also known as Gus, dear little Gus, young Momson

A young boy at the school, son of Mr. and Mrs. Momson.

Mrs. Rolland

minor

A friend of Mrs. Wortle, offers support during the crisis.

Lady De Lawle

minor

Also known as De Lawle, young De Lawle

A society figure mentioned in the scandal discussions.

Lady Grogram

minor

A minor society character in the gossip network.

Ella Beaufort

minor

Also known as Ella

A young woman in the social circle, possibly a friend of Mary.

Mr. Talbot

minor

Also known as John Talbot, young Talbot, little Jack Talbot

A local gentleman, father of a schoolboy.

Mr. Pearson

minor

A minor character, possibly a tutor or local figure.

Bowick

minor

A servant or local person mentioned in the narrative.

Pritchett

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or tradesman.

Charley

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or child.