# Dr. Wortle’s School — Character guide

> Key figures in Dr. Wortle’s School by Anthony Trollope.

- [Dr. Wortle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/dr_wortle.md): Headmaster of the school, central figure in the plot, harbors the Peacockes.
- [Mrs. Wortle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/mrs_wortle.md): Dr. Wortle's wife, supportive but troubled by the scandal.
- [Mary Wortle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/mary_wortle.md): Dr. Wortle's daughter, falls in love with Lord Carstairs.
- [Mr. Peacocke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/mr_peacocke.md): The new usher at the school, hiding a secret about his marriage.
- [Mrs. Peacocke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/mrs_peacocke.md): Mr. Peacocke's wife, central to the mystery of their marriage.
- [Robert Lefroy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/robert_lefroy.md): The presumed dead first husband of Mrs. Peacocke, reappears to cause trouble.
- [Lord Carstairs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/lord_carstairs.md): A young nobleman who falls in love with Mary Wortle.
- [Mr. Puddicombe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/mr_puddicombe.md): A clergyman who advises Dr. Wortle on the Peacocke affair.
- [Lady Anne Clifford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/lady_anne_clifford.md): A noblewoman who comments on the scandal, part of the social circle.
- [Mrs. Stantiloup](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/mrs_stantiloup.md): A gossipy society woman who spreads rumors about the Peacockes.
- [Lady Margaret Momson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/lady_margaret_momson.md): A society lady, mother of Augustus Momson, involved in the scandal talk.
- [Lord Bracy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/lord_bracy.md): Father of Lord Carstairs, a peer who interacts with the Wortles.
- [Lady Bracy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/lady_bracy.md): Wife of Lord Bracy, mother of Lord Carstairs.
- [The Bishop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/the_bishop.md): The bishop of the diocese, involved in the controversy over Dr. Wortle.
- [Mr. Momson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/mr_momson.md): A local squire, father of Augustus, part of the social circle.
- [Augustus Momson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/augustus_momson.md): A young boy at the school, son of Mr. and Mrs. Momson.
- [Mrs. Rolland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/mrs_rolland.md): A friend of Mrs. Wortle, offers support during the crisis.
- [Lady De Lawle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/lady_de_lawle.md): A society figure mentioned in the scandal discussions.
- [Lady Grogram](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/lady_grogram.md): A minor society character in the gossip network.
- [Ella Beaufort](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/ella_beaufort.md): A young woman in the social circle, possibly a friend of Mary.
- [Mr. Talbot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/mr_talbot.md): A local gentleman, father of a schoolboy.
- [Mr. Pearson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/mr_pearson.md): A minor character, possibly a tutor or local figure.
- [Bowick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/bowick.md): A servant or local person mentioned in the narrative.
- [Pritchett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/pritchett.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or tradesman.
- [Charley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dr_wortle_s_school_se/characters/charley.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or child.

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