Character guide

Jenny Winge

major

Also known as Jenny, May Jenny, VI Jenny, VII Jenny, X Jenny

A young Norwegian painter in Rome, central to the novel's romantic and artistic conflicts.

Helge Gram

major

Also known as Helge, Gram

A married man who becomes romantically involved with Jenny, causing deep emotional turmoil.

Gunnar Heggen

major

Also known as Gunnar, Heggen, Mr. Heggen, VIII Heggen, XI Gunnar

A fellow Norwegian artist in Rome, friend to Jenny and observer of her relationships.

Cesca Jahrman

supporting

Also known as Francesca, Francesca Jahrman, Francesca Ahlin, Dear little Cesca

Jenny's younger sister, who navigates her own romantic choices and societal expectations.

Gert Gram

supporting

Also known as Gert, IV Gert, Gert GramтАЩs

Helge's brother, who interacts with Jenny and the artistic circle in Rome.

Miss Jahrman

supporting

Also known as a Miss Jahrman

Jenny and Cesca's mother, a traditional figure concerned with her daughters' reputations.

Lennart

supporting

A young man in the artistic circle, involved in the social dynamics of the group.

Winge

minor

Also known as Miss Winge

Jenny's surname reference, possibly her father or a relative mentioned in the narrative.

The Boy

minor

A recurring unnamed boy figure, possibly symbolic or a minor character in Jenny's life.

Mrs. Gram

supporting

Also known as Aagot Sand, Aagot, Mrs. ¬ÝGram

Helge's wife, whose existence complicates his relationship with Jenny.

Mr. Ahlin

supporting

Also known as Ahlin

Cesca's eventual husband, a man of some standing in society.

Nils Berner

supporting

Also known as Berner, Nils

A Norwegian artist, part of the expatriate community in Rome.

Hans Hermann

minor

Also known as Hans, Hermann

A character in the artistic circle, possibly a painter or writer.

Mr. Gram

minor

Also known as Gram

The elder Gram, father of Helge and Gert, a patriarchal figure.

Mrs. Schlessinger

minor

Also known as a Mrs. Schlessinger

A woman who appears in the social milieu, possibly a landlady or acquaintance.

Mr. Hjerrild

minor

Also known as Hjerrild

A character in the expatriate community, possibly a critic or patron.

Miss Schulin

minor

A young woman in the social circle, possibly a friend of the sisters.

Little Ingeborg

minor

Also known as Ingeborg

A child character, possibly related to one of the main families.

Borghild

minor

A woman mentioned in the narrative, possibly a friend or relative.

Loulou Schulin

minor

Also known as Loulou

A young woman in the social circle, possibly a friend of Cesca.

Mrs. Rasmussen

minor

A minor character, possibly a landlady or social acquaintance.

Mrs. Berner

minor

Also known as Berner

Nils Berner's wife, part of the expatriate community.

Helene

minor

A woman in the narrative, possibly a servant or minor acquaintance.

Kalfatrus

minor

A character with a distinctive name, possibly a local or eccentric figure.

Aunt Rebecca

minor

Also known as Rebecca

An older relative, possibly of Jenny or Cesca, offering guidance.

Bodil Berner

minor

Also known as Bodil

A young woman, possibly Nils Berner's daughter or sister.

Rebecca Gram

minor

A member of the Gram family, possibly a sister or aunt.

Father

minor

The father of Jenny and Cesca, mentioned in the narrative.

Mother

minor

The mother of Jenny and Cesca, a traditional figure.

Miss Palm

minor

A minor character, possibly a governess or companion.

Old Joseph

minor

Also known as The old Joseph, poor old Joseph, Joseph

An elderly character, possibly a servant or local figure.

Mrs. Winge

minor

A relative of Jenny, possibly her mother or aunt.

Kaasen

minor

A minor character, possibly a tradesman or acquaintance.

Dr. Broager

minor

Also known as Broager

A doctor, possibly attending to a character's illness.

Signora Papi

minor

An Italian woman, possibly a landlady or local contact.