# Fanny’s First Play — Character guide

> Key figures in Fanny’s First Play by George Bernard Shaw.

- [Mr. Robin Gilbey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/mr_robin_gilbey.md): A prosperous tradesman and father, deeply concerned with his daughter's marriage prospects.
- [Mrs. Knox](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/mrs_knox.md): A strong-willed matriarch who clashes with her daughter over social conventions.
- [Mrs. Gilbey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/mrs_gilbey.md): The excitable wife of Mr. Gilbey, often flustered by family drama.
- [Fanny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/fanny.md): The young heroine whose play within the play drives the story.
- [Mr. Trotter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/mr_trotter.md): A critic and playwright who comments on Fanny's work.
- [Bobby Juggins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/bobby_juggins.md): A young man entangled in romantic misunderstandings.
- [Margaret Knox](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/margaret_knox.md): The rebellious daughter of Mrs. Knox, seeking independence.
- [Mr. Knox](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/mr_knox.md): The quiet husband of Mrs. Knox, often overshadowed by his wife.
- [Darling Dora](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/darling_dora.md): A charming and manipulative young woman involved in the plot.
- [Holy Joe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/holy_joe.md): A religious figure who provides moral commentary.
- [Vaughan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/vaughan.md): A critic and member of the Savoyard group.
- [Flawner Bannal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/flawner_bannal.md): A theatrical critic and member of the Savoyard circle.
- [Mr. Cecil Savoyard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/mr_cecil_savoyard.md): A pompous critic who judges Fanny's play.
- [Miss Knox](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/miss_knox.md): A younger relative of the Knox family, often in the background.
- [Count O'Dowda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/count_odowda.md): An eccentric aristocrat who sponsors the play.
- [Mr. Gunn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/mr_gunn.md): A critic and member of the Savoyard group.
- [Bobby Brighton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/bobby_brighton.md): A young man from Brighton, briefly mentioned.
- [Vines](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/vines.md): A minor character with no significant role.
- [Pinero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/pinero.md): A historical playwright mentioned as an allusion.
- [Byron](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/byron.md): A historical poet referenced in the text.
- [Wellington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/wellington.md): A historical figure mentioned in passing.
- [Granville Barker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/granville_barker.md): A real-life playwright referenced in the text.
- [George Bernard Shaw](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters/george_bernard_shaw.md): The author, referenced as a character in the induction.

HTML index: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/fanny_s_first_play_se/characters