Framley Parsonage · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope.
Lucy Robarts
major
Also known as Lucy, Miss Robarts, Aunt Lucy, poor Lucy
Young woman who becomes a central romantic interest and moral anchor.
Mark Robarts
major
Also known as young Mark Robarts, Mark, the Rev. Mark Robarts, Mr. Robarts
Ambitious young vicar whose financial troubles drive the plot.
Lady Lufton
major
Also known as Lufton, Dear Lady Lufton, old Lady Lufton
Matriarchal figure who guides and meddles in local affairs.
Nathaniel Sowerby
major
Also known as Sowerby, Mr. Sowerby, Nat
Charming but unscrupulous MP who entangles Mark in debt.
Lord Lufton
major
Also known as young Lord Lufton, Lufton, Ludovic Lufton
Energetic young nobleman and friend to Mark, with romantic entanglements.
Fanny Robarts
major
Also known as Fanny, Mrs. Robarts, Dear Fanny
Mark's sensible and loving wife, a stabilizing presence.
Griselda Grantly
supporting
Also known as Griselda, Miss Grantly, the Grantly
Beautiful and cold-hearted daughter of Archdeacon Grantly.
Mrs. Proudie
supporting
Also known as Mrs. Proudie, the matutinal Mrs. Proudie
Domineering wife of the bishop, a force in clerical society.
Miss Dunstable
supporting
Also known as Miss Dunstable, the rich Miss Dunstable
Wealthy, witty heiress courted by fortune hunters.
Harold Smith
supporting
Also known as Mr. Harold Smith, Smith, Harold
Pompous politician and lecturer, brother-in-law to Sowerby.
Mr. Crawley
supporting
Also known as Mr. Crawley, Crawley, poor Mr. Crawley
Impoverished, proud clergyman struggling with poverty and pride.
Mrs. Grantly
supporting
Also known as Mrs. Grantly, Dear Mrs. Grantly
Wife of Archdeacon Grantly, a dignified matron.
Frank Gresham
supporting
Also known as Frank, young Gresham, Frank Gresham
Young squire from a neighboring estate, connected to the Robartses.
Dr. Thorne
supporting
Also known as Dr. Thorne, Dear Dr. Thorne, Dr.
Kindly physician and friend to many in the county.
Lord Dumbello
minor
Also known as Dumbello, the Lord Dumbello
Wealthy, silent nobleman who marries Griselda Grantly.
Mrs. Crawley
supporting
Also known as Mrs. Crawley, Poor Mrs. Crawley
Long-suffering wife of Mr. Crawley, enduring poverty.
Mr. Supplehouse
minor
Also known as Supplehouse, And Mr. Supplehouse
Slippery political journalist and ally of Sowerby.
Mr. Fothergill
minor
Also known as Fothergill
Agent for the Duke of Omnium, involved in local politics.
Tom Tozer
minor
Also known as Tozer, Tom Tozer, Mr. Tozer, ruffian Tozer
Rough bill collector pursuing Sowerby's debts.
Lady Meredith
minor
Also known as Lady Meredith
Sister of Lord Lufton, married to Sir George.
Mary Thorne
minor
Also known as Mary, Mary Thorne
Dr. Thorne's niece, a gentle young woman.
Lady Arabella Gresham
minor
Also known as Lady Arabella, Lady Arabella Gresham
Proud mother of Frank Gresham, concerned with status.
Bob
minor
Also known as Robin postman, Robin, Bobby
Local postman who delivers letters around Framley.
Mr. Jones
minor
Also known as Mr. Evan Jones, old Evan Jones, Jones
Local farmer or tradesman, occasionally mentioned.
Grace Crawley
minor
Also known as Grace, Grace Crawley, poor Grace
Daughter of Mr. Crawley, a sweet and modest girl.
Mrs. Arabin
minor
Also known as Mrs. Arabin
Wife of Dr. Arabin, a quiet presence in Barchester.
Dr. Grantly
supporting
Also known as Dr. Grantly, Archdeacon Grantly, Archdeacon
Archdeacon of Barchester, father of Griselda.
Mr. Harding
minor
Also known as dear old Mr. Harding
Retired clergyman, gentle and beloved by all.
Mr. Forrest
minor
Also known as Forrest
Local lawyer or businessman in Framley.
Mr. Green Walker
minor
Also known as Green Walker, Walker
Politician and associate of Harold Smith.
Dr. Arabin
minor
Also known as Arabin, Mr. Arabin
Clergyman and scholar, husband of Mrs. Arabin.
Fanny Monsell
minor
Also known as Fanny Monsell
Young woman courted by Lord Lufton early in the story.
Tom Towers
minor
Also known as the Jupiter, Thomas, Mr. Towers, Mr. Tom Towers
Powerful editor of the Jupiter newspaper.
Lord Brock
minor
Also known as Brock
Prime minister in the political background.
Justinia
minor
Also known as Justinia
Servant or maid in the Robarts household.
John Robarts
minor
Also known as John
Brother of Mark Robarts, a naval officer.
Puck
minor
Also known as Poor Puck, poor Puck
Mark Robarts' pony, beaten in a famous scene.
Sir George Meredith
minor
Also known as Meredith, Sir George
Husband of Lady Meredith, a baronet.
Captain Culpepper
minor
Also known as Culpepper
Military friend of Lord Lufton.
Buggins
minor
Also known as the respectable Buggins
Local tradesman or farmer in Framley.
Lady Scatcherd
minor
Also known as Lady Scatcherd
Widow of a baronet, mentioned in passing.
Mr. Curling
minor
Also known as Curling
Lawyer or agent involved in financial matters.
Sarah Thompson
minor
Also known as Sarah Thompson
Servant or minor character in the household.
Olivia Proudie
minor
Also known as Miss Olivia, Olivia, Olivia Proudie, Miss Olivia Proudie
Daughter of Bishop Proudie, a social climber.
Thomas Thorne
minor
Also known as Thomas Thorne
Relative of Dr. Thorne, a gentleman farmer.
Mr. Tickler
minor
Also known as poor Mr. Tickler
Minor character, possibly a tradesman.
Lord De Terrier
minor
Also known as De Terrier
Conservative politician in the government.
Blanche
minor
Also known as Blanche
Sister of Mark Robarts, mentioned briefly.
Miss Monsell
minor
Also known as this Miss Monsell
Sister of Fanny Monsell, a minor social figure.
Lord Petty Bag
minor
Also known as the Lord Petty Bag, Bag
Government office holder, a political figure.
Lady Hartletop
minor
Also known as Hartletop, the Hartletop
Aristocratic mother of Lord Dumbello.
Mrs. Podgens
minor
Also known as Podgens
Local woman with a baby, visited by Lady Lufton.
Lord Boanerges
minor
Also known as Lord Boanerges
Eccentric nobleman, a friend of Sowerby.
Mr. Slope
minor
Also known as that very Mr. Slope
Obsequious clergyman from Barchester, briefly mentioned.
Jemima
minor
Also known as Jemima cook
Cook in the Robarts household.
Jack Robarts
minor
Also known as Jack Robarts
Younger brother of Mark, a sailor.
Mrs. Tickler
minor
Also known as the future Mrs. Tickler, Tickler
Wife of Mr. Tickler, a minor character.
Dr. Robarts
minor
Also known as old Dr. Robarts
Father of Mark Robarts, a physician.
Davis
minor
Also known as Davis
Servant or groom in the Robarts stable.
Lady Dumbello
minor
Also known as Lady Dumbello
Wife of Lord Dumbello, a society figure.
Bishop Proudie
minor
Also known as Bishop Proudie, Dr. Proudie
Bishop of Barchester, dominated by his wife.
Jane
minor
Also known as Jane
Maid or servant in the Crawley household.
Mrs. Jones
minor
Also known as old Jones
Wife of Mr. Jones, a local woman.
Dandy
minor
Also known as Dandy
A horse owned by Lord Lufton.
Mrs. Thorne
minor
Also known as Mrs. Thorne
Wife of Dr. Thorne, a kind hostess.
Mr. Gumption
minor
Also known as old Mr. Gumption
Local apothecary or tradesman.
Duke of Omnium
minor
Also known as the Duke of Omnium, Omnium
Wealthy, powerful nobleman, owner of Gatherum Castle.
Hannah
minor
Also known as Hannah
Servant in the Lufton household.
Dr. Easyman
minor
Also known as Dr. Easyman
Physician called in for a medical consultation.
Old Mr. Gresham
minor
Also known as old Mr. Gresham of Greshamsbury
Father of Frank Gresham, a retired squire.
Dr. Stanhope
minor
Also known as Stanhope, old Stanhope, old Dr. Stanhope
Clergyman from Barchester, briefly mentioned.
Roger
minor
Also known as Roger
Servant or groom at Framley parsonage.
Grizzy
minor
Also known as Grizzy
Nickname for Griselda Grantly, used by family.
Ned
minor
Also known as Ned
Servant or stable boy at Framley.
Mrs. Pole
minor
Also known as Mrs. Pole
Widow or local woman, mentioned in passing.
Harriet
minor
Also known as Harriet
Servant in the Crawley household.
Susan Harding
minor
Also known as Susan
Daughter of Mr. Harding, married to Dr. Grantly.
Mr. Gagebee
minor
Also known as young Mr. Gagebee
Young man, possibly a suitor or clerk.
Mrs. Stubbs
minor
Also known as Stubbs
Local woman, possibly a shopkeeper.
Lady Julia Mac Mull
minor
Also known as Julia Mac Mull, Lady Julia
Former fiancée of Lord Lufton, briefly mentioned.
Mrs. Quiverful
minor
Also known as Mrs. Quiverful
Wife of a clergyman, mentioned in passing.
Gerald Robarts
minor
Also known as Gerald
Another brother of Mark Robarts.
