# If I Had a Father — Character guide

> Key figures in If I Had a Father by George MacDonald.

- [Mattie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/mattie.md): Central character, likely the narrator or focal point, involved in family and romantic entanglements.
- [Bill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/bill.md): A prominent male character, possibly Mattie's love interest or husband, with a strong dialect presence.
- [Gervaise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/gervaise.md): A central male figure, often referred to with military title, involved in the main plot's conflicts.
- [Arthur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/arthur.md): A key male character, likely a romantic interest or family member, connected to Constance.
- [Constance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/constance.md): A significant female character, possibly Arthur's partner or a rival, with complex relationships.
- [James](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/james.md): A recurring male character, possibly a servant or friend, with a distinct dialect and role.
- [Mrs. Clifford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/mrs_clifford.md): An older female character, likely a mother or guardian figure, with strong opinions.
- [Thomas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/thomas.md): A servant or working-class character with heavy dialect, providing comic relief and local color.
- [Warren](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/warren.md): A male character, possibly a butler or official, with a formal demeanor.
- [Mr. Waterfield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/mr_waterfield.md): A character with a formal role, possibly a lawyer or official, interacting with Gervaise.
- [Miss Pearson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/pearson.md): A female character, possibly a governess or relative, with a quiet presence.
- [Jack](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/jack.md): A male character, possibly a young man or servant, with limited but distinct appearances.
- [Miss Lacordère](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/miss_lacordere.md): A female character, possibly a foreign visitor or teacher, with a notable presence.
- [Clara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/clara.md): A female character, possibly a daughter or young woman, connected to Gervaise.
- [Psyche](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/psyche.md): A character or entity, possibly a pet or symbolic figure, with a small role.
- [Mo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/mo.md): A dialectal character, possibly a child or servant, with limited appearances.
- [Daddy Longlegs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/daddy_longlegs.md): A character, possibly an elderly man or a nickname, with a small role.
- [Madge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/madge.md): A female character, possibly an older woman, mentioned in connection with Bill.
- [Timothy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/timothy.md): A male character, possibly a friend or relative of Bill, with a brief appearance.
- [Mr. William](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/mr_william.md): A male character, possibly a master or employer, with a minor role.
- [Nathan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/nathan.md): An older male character, possibly a local figure, with a brief appearance.
- [Sukey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/sukey.md): A female character, possibly a servant, with a very limited presence.
- [Garibaldi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/garibaldi.md): A historical figure referenced, possibly as a comparison or in dialogue.
- [Martha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/martha.md): A female character, possibly a servant or relative, with a minor role.
- [old Hunx](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/if_i_had_a_father_se/characters/hunx.md): A character mentioned briefly, possibly a local nickname.

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