Character guide

My Father

major

Also known as Mr. Higgs, Higgs, the Sunchild

The narrator's father, a former Erewhonian traveler who returns incognito.

George

major

Also known as XII George, George Strong

My father's son, a practical young man who aids his father in Erewhon.

Professor Hanky

major

Also known as Hanky, the Sunchild, Professor, XVI Professor Hanky

A pompous Erewhonian professor who exploits the Sunchild legend.

Professor Panky

major

Also known as Panky, Professor, Even Panky

Hanky's colleague, equally scheming in promoting Sunchildism.

Yram

major

Also known as Mayoress, the Mayoress, VIII Yram, Now Mayoress

The Mayoress of Sunch'ston, mother of George, and a key ally to my father.

Dr. Downie

supporting

Also known as Hanky Dr. Downie, the celebrated Dr. Downie

A sensible Erewhonian doctor who helps resolve the crisis.

Mrs. Humdrum

supporting

Also known as Old Mrs. Humdrum, XX Mrs. Humdrum

An elderly Erewhonian woman who participates in the council.

Mr. Balmy

supporting

A friendly Erewhonian who guides my father to Sunch'ston.

President Gurgoyle

minor

Also known as Dr. Gurgoyle, XI President Gurgoyle, the venerable Dr. Gurgoyle

An Erewhonian academic who writes a pamphlet on vicarious existence.

Mr. Cathie

minor

Also known as Alfred, Mr. Alfred Cathie

A young man who becomes engaged to George's sister.

The Narrator

supporting

Also known as Unknown, my father's son

The son of my father, who recounts the story and meets George at the end.

Head Ranger

minor

Also known as The Head Ranger, Ranger, The Ranger

An Erewhonian official who guards the pass into Erewhon.

Mr. Principal Crank

minor

Also known as Principal Crank

An Erewhonian principal involved in the council.

Mr. Baker

minor

Also known as Baker

An Erewhonian baker mentioned in passing.

Mr. Turvey

minor

Also known as Turvey

An Erewhonian character with limited presence.

Chowbok

minor

A former Erewhonian acquaintance of my father.

Bishop Kahabuka

minor

A bishop mentioned in the narrative.

Zulora

minor

A female Erewhonian character mentioned briefly.

Mrs. Bawl

minor

An Erewhonian woman with a minor role.

Mrs. Tantrums

minor

An Erewhonian woman mentioned in the council.

Mr. Mayor

minor

The Mayor of Sunch'ston, Yram's husband.

Old Doctor

minor

Also known as Doctor

An elderly Erewhonian doctor mentioned in passing.

Harris

minor

A character mentioned briefly in the narrative.

The Stranger

minor

An unnamed stranger encountered by my father.

Professor of Logomachy

minor

An Erewhonian professor of word-fighting.

Bridgeford Professor

minor

Also known as a Bridgeford Professor

A professor from Bridgeford University.

Young Mr. Strong

minor

Also known as Strong, Mr. Strong

A young Erewhonian man mentioned in the narrative.