# Greene Ferne Farm — Character guide

> Key figures in Greene Ferne Farm by Richard Jefferies.

- [Geoffrey Newton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/geoffrey_newton.md): A young farmer and central protagonist, navigating love and land disputes.
- [Margaret Estcourt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/margaret_estcourt.md): A spirited woman courted by Geoffrey, central to the romantic plot.
- [Rev. Felix St. Bees](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/felix_st_bees.md): A clergyman and friend to Geoffrey, offering counsel and comic relief.
- [Val Browne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/val_browne.md): A rival suitor to Margaret, causing tension in the community.
- [Augustus Basset](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/augustus_basset.md): A local landowner and occasional antagonist to Geoffrey.
- [Old Andrew Fisher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/andrew_fisher.md): An elderly farmer and father figure, often narrating rural wisdom.
- [May Fisher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/may_fisher.md): A young woman from the village, involved in local gossip and romance.
- [Mrs. Estcourt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/mrs_estcourt.md): Margaret's mother, concerned with propriety and her daughter's future.
- [Jabez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/jabez.md): A rustic laborer with a distinctive dialect, often working on the farm.
- [Mr. Hedges](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/mr_hedges.md): A farmer and neighbor, involved in local disputes.
- [Tummas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/tummas.md): A farmhand with a thick dialect, often seen in the fields.
- [Mr. Ruck](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/mr_ruck.md): A farmer and occasional adversary in land dealings.
- [Jane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/jane.md): A servant or village girl, mentioned in passing conversations.
- [Kitty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/kitty.md): A young woman from the village, part of the local social circle.
- [Squire Thorpe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/squire_thorpe.md): A local squire and landowner, a figure of authority.
- [Farmer Ruck](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/farmer_ruck.md): Another farmer named Ruck, possibly related to Mr. Ruck.
- [Mr. Fisher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/mr_fisher.md): A village man, possibly related to Andrew Fisher.
- [Rause](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/rause.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or laborer.
- [Rev. Basil Thorpe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/rev_basil_thorpe.md): A clergyman, possibly related to Squire Thorpe.
- [Jim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/jim.md): A farmhand or village youth, briefly mentioned.
- [Jenny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/jenny.md): A village woman, possibly a servant or neighbor.
- [Nash](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/nash.md): A minor character, perhaps a tradesman or laborer.
- [Kippur Mathew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/kippur_mathew.md): A cobbler in the village, known for his craft.
- [Gaffer Pistol](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/gaffer_pistol.md): An old man with a nickname, possibly a veteran or eccentric.
- [Miss Fisher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/miss_fisher.md): A young woman from the Fisher family, possibly May's relative.
- [Timothy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/timothy.md): A village man, possibly a farmhand or local character.
- [Farmer Hedges](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/farmer_hedges.md): Another farmer named Hedges, possibly related to Mr. Hedges.
- [Bill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/bill.md): A laborer or servant, briefly mentioned.
- [Betsy Warren](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greene_ferne_farm_se/characters/betsy_warren.md): A village woman, possibly a servant or neighbor.

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