Gullible’s Travels · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Gullible’s Travels by Ring Lardner.
Unknown Narrator
major
Also known as I, myself, me
The unnamed first-person narrator, likely a middle-class American man, who recounts his travels and social observations.
Mr. Bishop
major
Also known as Bishop, Mr. Bishop
A prominent character, possibly a friend or acquaintance of the narrator, involved in the main social circle.
Mrs. Hatch
major
Also known as Hatch, Mrs. Hatch
A key figure in the narrator's social world, often interacting with the main group.
Bess
major
Also known as Bess
A woman of interest to the narrator, possibly a romantic interest or close friend.
Mrs. Garrett
supporting
Also known as Garrett, Mrs. Garrett
A recurring character in the narrator's social circle, often present in group scenes.
Harry Quinn
supporting
Also known as Harry, Quinn
A friend or acquaintance of the narrator, part of the main social group.
Elmer Bishop
supporting
Also known as Elmer, Bishop
A relative or associate of Mr. Bishop, involved in the narrative's events.
Don Joss
supporting
Also known as Joss, Don
A character who appears in the narrator's social circle, possibly a friend or colleague.
Bessie
supporting
Also known as Miss Bessie
A young woman, possibly a relative or friend of the narrator, with her own subplot.
Joe Tuttle
supporting
Also known as Joe, Tuttle, Big Joe
A character in the narrator's social circle, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
Mrs. Arthur Collins
supporting
Also known as Mrs. Collins
A married woman in the narrator's social circle, often mentioned in group contexts.
Mrs. Quinn
supporting
Also known as Mrs. Quinn
Harry Quinn's wife, part of the social group.
Genevieve Farr'r
supporting
Also known as Genevieve, Jane
A woman with a distinct presence, possibly a friend or acquaintance of the narrator.
Archibald
supporting
Also known as old Archibald, Archie, Old Fox Archibald
An older character, possibly a mentor or comic figure, with a recurring role.
Jim Hatch
supporting
Also known as Hatch, Jim
A male character, possibly related to Mrs. Hatch, involved in the narrative.
Carmen
supporting
Also known as Carmen
A character with a dedicated chapter, likely a significant figure in the narrator's travels.
Flora
minor
Also known as Flora
A woman in the narrator's social circle, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
Frau
minor
Also known as the Frau
A German woman, possibly a servant or acquaintance, mentioned in the narrative.
Mr. Messenger
minor
Also known as Messenger
A character in the narrator's social circle, possibly a friend or colleague.
Marion
minor
Also known as Marion
A woman mentioned in the narrative, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
The Missus
supporting
Also known as Missus
The narrator's wife, a recurring off-stage presence in his anecdotes.
Veto
minor
Also known as Veto
A character with a distinct name, possibly a friend or acquaintance of the narrator.
Fred
minor
Also known as old Al Cazar
A character mentioned in the narrative, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
Eskimo Bill
minor
Also known as Bill
A character with a colorful name, possibly encountered during travels.
Mrs. Messenger
minor
Also known as Mrs. Robert Messenger
The wife of Mr. Messenger, part of the social circle.
The Hatches
minor
Also known as the Hatches
The Hatch family as a unit, often mentioned together.
Mr. Garrett
minor
Also known as Mr. Garrett
The husband of Mrs. Garrett, occasionally mentioned.
President Wilson
minor
Also known as Wilson
Historical figure referenced in the narrative, not a direct character.
Cutie
minor
Also known as Cutie
A character with a nickname, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
Jake
minor
Also known as Mrs. Jake
A character mentioned in the narrative, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
Gould
minor
Also known as Gould
A character mentioned briefly, possibly a historical or local figure.
Ada
minor
Also known as Ada
A woman mentioned in the narrative, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
George S. Busy
minor
Also known as George
A character with a distinctive name, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
The Collinses
minor
Also known as Collinses
The Collins family as a unit, mentioned in the narrative.
The Quinns
minor
Also known as the Quinns
The Quinn family as a unit, mentioned in the narrative.
Pat
minor
Also known as Pat Vanderbilt, Matty
A character with a nickname, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
Mrs. Potter
minor
Also known as the Mrs. Potter
A woman mentioned in the narrative, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
Mrs. Tuttle
minor
Also known as Mrs. Tuttle
The wife of Joe Tuttle, mentioned in the narrative.
Eph
minor
Also known as Eph
A character mentioned briefly, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
Harold Greiner
minor
Also known as Harold Greiner
A character mentioned in the narrative, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
Pardner
minor
Also known as Pardner
A term of address used for a character, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
Gullible
minor
Also known as Gullible
The title character, possibly a nickname for the narrator or another figure.
Flamingo
minor
Also known as Flamingo
A character or entity mentioned in the narrative, possibly a place or person.
Gus
minor
Also known as Gus Verdi, old Gus
A character with a distinctive name, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
The White Sox
minor
Also known as the White Sox
A reference to the baseball team, mentioned in the narrative.
The Messengers
minor
Also known as the Messengers
The Messenger family as a unit, mentioned in the narrative.
Dearie
minor
Also known as Dearie
A term of endearment used for a character, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
