Character guide

Mattie

major

Also known as Susan, Sue, Mattie Susan, Susie, Mattie Susie

Central character, likely the narrator or focal point, involved in family and romantic entanglements.

Bill

major

Also known as Bill Pigs, Bill Rags, Bill Lor, Bill Honour, Bill Timothy, Bill Green, Bill Dunnow, Bill Shoeblack

A prominent male character, possibly Mattie's love interest or husband, with a strong dialect presence.

Gervaise

major

Also known as William, Gervaise William, Col . Gervaise, Col, Sir Walter Gervaise, Sir Walter

A central male figure, often referred to with military title, involved in the main plot's conflicts.

Arthur

major

Also known as Constance Arthur, dear Arthur

A key male character, likely a romantic interest or family member, connected to Constance.

Constance

major

Also known as Constance Nobody, Constance Miss Pearson, Mrs. Clifford Constance

A significant female character, possibly Arthur's partner or a rival, with complex relationships.

James

supporting

Also known as Jim, Jim Mattie, Jim Crow, James Honest boy, Bill Jim

A recurring male character, possibly a servant or friend, with a distinct dialect and role.

Mrs. Clifford

supporting

Also known as Mrs. Clifford Constance, Mrs. Clifford Rude, Mrs. Clifford Fortune

An older female character, likely a mother or guardian figure, with strong opinions.

Thomas

supporting

Also known as Thomas Wheer, Tommy, Thomas Ov a pratty yung lass, Thomas Dun, Thomas Thae, Thomas Somebory, Thomas Nea, Thomas Coom, Thomas Theighur, Thomas Advancing, Thomas Ivvery body, Thomas Mun aw, Thomas Han, Thomas Yigh, Thomas Bless tho

A servant or working-class character with heavy dialect, providing comic relief and local color.

Warren

supporting

Also known as Mr. Warren, Warren Stiffly

A male character, possibly a butler or official, with a formal demeanor.

Mr. Waterfield

supporting

Also known as Waterfield, Col . Gervaise Mr. Waterfield

A character with a formal role, possibly a lawyer or official, interacting with Gervaise.

Miss Pearson

supporting

Also known as Pearson

A female character, possibly a governess or relative, with a quiet presence.

Jack

supporting

Also known as Jack Pigs, Jack Well, Jack Yes, Jack Mother, Jack No, Enter Jack

A male character, possibly a young man or servant, with limited but distinct appearances.

Miss Lacordère

supporting

Also known as Mattie Miss Lacordère, Gervaise Miss Lacordère

A female character, possibly a foreign visitor or teacher, with a notable presence.

Clara

minor

Also known as Col . Gervaise Clara

A female character, possibly a daughter or young woman, connected to Gervaise.

Psyche

minor

Also known as the Psyche

A character or entity, possibly a pet or symbolic figure, with a small role.

Mo

minor

Also known as mo Mattie, Mo Mattie, Wilto gie mo mo Mattie

A dialectal character, possibly a child or servant, with limited appearances.

Daddy Longlegs

minor

Also known as old Daddy Longlegs, Old Daddy Longlegs, Daddy

A character, possibly an elderly man or a nickname, with a small role.

Madge

minor

Also known as Bill Old Madge

A female character, possibly an older woman, mentioned in connection with Bill.

Timothy

minor

Also known as Bill Timothy

A male character, possibly a friend or relative of Bill, with a brief appearance.

Mr. William

minor

Also known as maister William, William

A male character, possibly a master or employer, with a minor role.

Nathan

minor

Also known as old Nathan

An older male character, possibly a local figure, with a brief appearance.

Sukey

minor

A female character, possibly a servant, with a very limited presence.

Garibaldi

minor

Also known as Gervaise Garibaldi

A historical figure referenced, possibly as a comparison or in dialogue.

Martha

minor

Also known as Col . Gervaise Martha

A female character, possibly a servant or relative, with a minor role.

old Hunx

minor

A character mentioned briefly, possibly a local nickname.