# Hay Fever — Character guide

> Key figures in Hay Fever by Noël Coward.

- [Judith Bliss](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hay_fever_se/characters/judith_bliss.md): Retired actress and matriarch of the Bliss family, whose dramatic personality drives the weekend chaos.
- [David Bliss](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hay_fever_se/characters/david_bliss.md): Judith's husband, a novelist absorbed in his work and oblivious to the romantic tensions around him.
- [Sorel Bliss](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hay_fever_se/characters/sorel_bliss.md): The Bliss daughter, sharp and cynical, entangled with Richard Greatham and Sandy Tyrell.
- [Simon Bliss](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hay_fever_se/characters/simon_bliss.md): The Bliss son, flirtatious and easily distracted, pursued by Myra and Clara.
- [Myra Arundel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hay_fever_se/characters/myra_arundel.md): A glamorous, manipulative guest who sets her sights on Simon and stirs up trouble.
- [Richard Greatham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hay_fever_se/characters/richard_greatham.md): A stiff, proper diplomat invited as Sorel's guest, who becomes increasingly bewildered.
- [Sandy Tyrell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hay_fever_se/characters/sandy_tyrell.md): A young, enthusiastic boxer invited by Judith, who falls for Sorel.
- [Jackie Coryton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hay_fever_se/characters/jackie_coryton.md): A young, impressionable guest invited by Simon, who becomes infatuated with David.
- [Clara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hay_fever_se/characters/clara.md): The Bliss family's maid, who observes the guests' antics with quiet bemusement.
- [Pam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hay_fever_se/characters/pam.md): A young woman mentioned by the Blisses as a potential romantic interest for Simon.
- [Mr. Bliss](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hay_fever_se/characters/mr_bliss.md): The elderly father of David Bliss, who appears briefly in the household.
- [Jane Sefton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hay_fever_se/characters/jane_sefton.md): A friend mentioned in conversation, not seen on stage.
- [Amy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hay_fever_se/characters/amy.md): A servant or acquaintance briefly referenced in the household.

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