# Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark — Character guide

> Key figures in Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark by Mary Wollstonecraft.

- [Mary Wollstonecraft](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_written_during_a_short_residence_in_swed_se/characters/mary_wollstonecraft.md): The narrator and author, traveling through Scandinavia on business and personal reflection.
- [Count Bernstorff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_written_during_a_short_residence_in_swed_se/characters/count_bernstorff.md): A Danish statesman who assists the narrator and is noted for his benevolent governance.
- [Marguerite](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_written_during_a_short_residence_in_swed_se/characters/marguerite.md): A timid but adventurous young woman encountered during the narrator's travels.
- [Frances Blood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_written_during_a_short_residence_in_swed_se/characters/frances_blood.md): The narrator's deceased close friend, remembered with deep affection and grief.
- [Matilda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_written_during_a_short_residence_in_swed_se/characters/matilda.md): A tragic figure whose story of imprisonment and sorrow is recounted by the narrator.
- [Gilbert Imlay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_written_during_a_short_residence_in_swed_se/characters/gilbert_imlay.md): The narrator's estranged lover and business partner, addressed indirectly in the letters.
- [Edward John Wollstonecraft](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_written_during_a_short_residence_in_swed_se/characters/edward_john_wollstonecraft.md): The narrator's brother, mentioned in connection with family matters.
- [Madame la Fayette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_written_during_a_short_residence_in_swed_se/characters/madame_la_fayette.md): A French noblewoman referenced for her character and historical significance.
- [Mr. Anker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_written_during_a_short_residence_in_swed_se/characters/mr_anker.md): A Norwegian official who assists the narrator during her stay.
- [Young](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_written_during_a_short_residence_in_swed_se/characters/young.md): A poet or author referenced in the narrator's reflections.

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