# In the Days of the Comet — Character guide

> Key figures in In the Days of the Comet by H. G. Wells.

- [Willie Leadford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/willie_leadford.md): The narrator and protagonist, a young socialist who pursues Nettie and undergoes the Change.
- [Nettie Stuart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/nettie_stuart.md): Willie's beloved, a beautiful and independent young woman who becomes involved with Verrall.
- [Edward Verrall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/edward_verrall.md): A wealthy young man who becomes Nettie's lover, causing Willie's jealousy.
- [Mr. Gabbitas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/mr_gabbitas.md): A local clergyman and socialist intellectual who mentors Willie.
- [Parload](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/parload.md): Willie's friend and fellow socialist, a thoughtful and earnest young man.
- [Mrs. Verrall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/old_mrs_verrall.md): Edward Verrall's mother, a wealthy and influential society figure.
- [Melmount](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/melmount.md): A powerful political leader who helps shape the new world after the Change.
- [Lord Redcar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/lord_redcar.md): A young aristocrat and friend of Edward Verrall, involved in the pursuit.
- [Anna Reeves](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/anna_reeves.md): A young woman who loves Willie and later becomes his companion after the Change.
- [Mrs. Leadford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/my_poor_old_mother.md): Willie's devoted but impoverished mother, who dies during the Change.
- [Pettigrew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/pettigrew.md): An elderly socialist and friend of Gabbitas, active in local politics.
- [Rawdon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/rawdon.md): A local businessman and political figure, often in conflict with the socialists.
- [Lord Adisham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/lord_adisham.md): A government minister involved in the cabinet council after the Change.
- [Madgett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/madgett.md): A socialist colleague of Willie's, involved in local organizing.
- [Wiggins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/wiggins.md): A minor socialist acquaintance of Willie's group.
- [Miss Ramell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/miss_ramell.md): A young woman who appears in the new world after the Change.
- [Swindells](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/swindells.md): A local tradesman and minor character in Willie's hometown.
- [Mrs. Stuart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/mrs_stuart.md): Nettie's mother, a working-class woman concerned for her daughter.
- [Mitchell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/mitchell.md): A minor character mentioned in the political circles of the town.
- [Burble](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/burble.md): A minor socialist orator and acquaintance of Willie.
- [Jack Briscoe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/jack_briscoe.md): A minor character from Willie's past, mentioned briefly.
- [Hampton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/hampton.md): A minor political figure in the socialist circles.
- [Laycock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/laycock.md): A minor character in the socialist group.
- [Carton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/carton.md): A minor character mentioned in the political context.
- [Gurker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/gurker.md): A wealthy financier and political figure in the old world.
- [Parker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/parker.md): A minor servant or worker mentioned in passing.
- [Frobisher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/frobisher.md): A minor character mentioned in the new world sequence.
- [Revel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/in_the_days_of_the_comet_se/characters/revel.md): A minor character appearing after the Change.

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