# Futility — Character guide

> Key figures in Futility by William Gerhardie.

- [Nikolai Vasilievich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/nikolai_vasilievich.md): A central character, possibly the narrator, deeply involved in the unfolding events.
- [Fanny Ivanovna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/fanny_ivanovna.md): A prominent female character with significant interactions and a strong presence.
- [Nina Bursànova](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/nina_bursanova.md): A key figure, likely the romantic interest, central to the plot's emotional core.
- [Zina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/zina.md): A character linked to Uncle Kostia, involved in the family dynamics.
- [The General](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/the_general.md): A military authority figure whose actions influence the narrative.
- [Kniaz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/kniaz.md): An older aristocratic figure with a notable role in the story.
- [Andrei Andreiech](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/andrei_andreiech.md): A recurring character, possibly a friend or relative of the main cast.
- [Sonia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/sonia.md): A female character with a distinct identity and narrative presence.
- [Eisenstein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/eisenstein.md): A character, possibly a foreigner, involved in the social milieu.
- [Vera](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/vera.md): A named female character with limited but notable appearances.
- [Sir Hugo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/sir_hugo.md): An English gentleman character with a role in the plot.
- [Baron Wunderhausen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/baron_wunderhausen.md): A baron with a minor but distinct part in the story.
- [Magda Nikolaevna Bursànova](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/magda_bursanova.md): A member of the Bursanov family with a limited role.
- [Stanitski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/stanitski.md): A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
- [Mama](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/mama.md): The mother figure in the family, a recurring referent.
- [Admiral Kolchak](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/admiral_kolchak.md): A historical figure appearing as a character in the Siberian intervention.
- [Madame Olenin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/madame_olenin.md): A minor female character with a few mentions.
- [Nick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/nick.md): A character, possibly a younger relative or friend.
- [The Russian General](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/the_russian_general.md): An unnamed Russian general appearing in the narrative.
- [Mr. Thomson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/mr_thomson.md): A minor character, possibly an Englishman.
- [Papa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/papa.md): The father figure, a recurring family referent.
- [Cecedek](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/cecedek.md): A minor character with a distinctive name.
- [Yuri](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/yuri.md): A minor character mentioned in the story.
- [Captain Larkin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/captain_larkin.md): An American naval officer involved in the Siberian intervention.
- [Ward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/ward.md): A minor character, possibly an American.
- [Professor Metchnikoff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/professor_metchnikoff.md): A historical figure mentioned as a character.
- [President Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/president_wilson.md): A historical figure briefly appearing in the narrative.
- [General Wrangel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/general_wrangel.md): A historical White Russian general mentioned.
- [Chopin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/chopin.md): The composer, referenced as a character in the story.
- [Moesei Moeseiech](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/moesei_moeseiech.md): A minor character with a patronymic name.
- [Tristan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/tristan.md): A mythological figure referenced as a character.
- [Denikin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/futility_se/characters/denikin.md): A historical White Russian general mentioned.

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