His Family · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in His Family by Ernest Poole.
Roger Gale
major
Also known as Roger, II Roger, XII Roger, XXI Roger, Even Roger, Luxuriously Roger, XX Roger
The protagonist and narrator, a widower navigating family life with his daughters.
Deborah Gale
major
Also known as Deborah, Aunt Deborah, Miss Deborah, IX Deborah, XIII Deborah, Sharply Deborah, Deborah Baird, Presently Deborah
Roger's eldest daughter, a strong-willed woman involved in social causes.
Edith Gale
major
Also known as Edith, XIX Edith
Roger's second daughter, married with children, focused on domestic life.
Laura Gale
major
Also known as Laura, poor Laura, Laura Gale, Miss Laura
Roger's youngest daughter, a gentle and artistic soul.
Allan Baird
supporting
Also known as Baird, Allan Baird, And Baird, Allan, Telephone Allan—Allan Baird, A. Baird, Allan Baird—we
Deborah's husband, a businessman with progressive ideas.
Bruce Cunningham
supporting
Also known as Bruce, Bruce Cunningham, little Bruce
Edith's husband, a practical and supportive family man.
John
supporting
Also known as John
A family friend or relative, often involved in household matters.
George
supporting
Also known as George, Poor Georgie, young George, XXIII George
A young man connected to the Gale family, possibly a suitor.
Judith
minor
Also known as Judith
A friend or acquaintance of the Gale daughters.
Harold Sloane
supporting
Also known as Harold Sloane, Sloane, Harold, young Sloane, Hal Sloane, Hal, Already Hal, Young Sloane
A young man who courts one of the Gale daughters.
Isadore Freedom
minor
Also known as Isadore, young Isadore Freedom, Mr. Isadore Freedom
A friend of the family, possibly a business associate of Roger.
Johnny Geer
minor
Also known as Johnny, Johnny Geer
A young boy who interacts with the Gale family.
Mr. Gale
minor
Also known as Mr. Gale
Roger Gale's father, mentioned in family discussions.
Dave Royce
minor
Also known as Dave Royce, Dave, old Dave Royce
An old friend or colleague of Roger Gale.
Elizabeth
minor
Also known as Poor Elizabeth, Betsy, Elizabeth, young Elizabeth
A woman from the Gales' social circle, possibly a friend of Deborah.
Bill Elkins
minor
Also known as Bill Elkins, Bill
A friend or acquaintance of the Gale family.
Joe
minor
Also known as Joe
A servant or worker in the Gale household.
Shifty Sam
minor
Also known as Shifty Sam, Sam, Shifty
A minor character with a dubious reputation.
Madge Deering
minor
Also known as Madge Deering, Madge
A friend of the Gale daughters, part of their social circle.
Hannah
minor
Also known as Hannah, Annie
A maid or servant in the Gale household.
Bobby
minor
Also known as Bobby, Bob, young Bob, Bert Williams, little Bob
A young boy, possibly a neighbor or relative.
Doctor Baird
minor
Also known as Doctor Baird, Baird
A physician, possibly related to Allan Baird.
Tad
minor
Also known as little Tad, Tad, Little Tad
A young child in the Gale family circle.
Doctor Lake
minor
Also known as Doctor Lake, Lake
A doctor who attends to the family.
Father Abraham
minor
Also known as Father, Father Abraham
A historical or allegorical figure referenced in the narrative.
William
minor
Also known as William
A servant or minor acquaintance.
Gee
minor
Also known as Gee
A minor character, possibly a nickname.
Martha
minor
Also known as Martha
A servant or neighbor mentioned briefly.
Mrs. Berry
minor
Also known as Mrs. Berry
A neighbor or acquaintance of the Gales.
Doc
minor
Also known as Doc
A local doctor or informal title for a healer.
