# Look Homeward, Angel — Character guide

> Key figures in Look Homeward, Angel by Thomas Wolfe.

- [Eugene Gant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/eugene_gant.md): The protagonist and youngest son of the Gant family, a sensitive and intellectual boy growing up in Altamont.
- [Eliza Gant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/eliza_gant.md): Eugene's ambitious and shrewd mother, who runs a boarding house and is obsessed with property.
- [Ben Gant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/ben_gant.md): Eugene's older brother, a moody and sensitive newspaperman who is closest to Eugene.
- [Helen Gant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/helen_gant.md): Eugene's older sister, a lively and dramatic woman who marries Hugh Barton.
- [Oliver Gant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/oliver_gant.md): Eugene's father, a passionate stonecutter and alcoholic whose health declines.
- [Luke Gant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/luke_gant.md): Eugene's older brother, a good-natured but somewhat simple salesman.
- [Steve Gant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/steve_gant.md): Eugene's eldest brother, a troubled and often absent figure.
- [Margaret Leonard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/margaret_leonard.md): A kind and intellectual teacher who mentors Eugene at the Altamont school.
- [John Dorsey Leonard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/john_dorsey_leonard.md): Margaret's husband and the stern principal of the school Eugene attends.
- [Dr. Hugh McGuire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/dr_mcguire.md): The Gant family doctor, a blunt and cynical man.
- [Dr. J. H. Coker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/coker.md): A local doctor and friend of the Gant family, known for his gruff manner.
- [Horse Hines](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/horse_hines.md): A colorful local character and undertaker in Altamont.
- [Laura James](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/laura_james.md): A young woman with whom Eugene has a romantic relationship.
- [Jim Trivett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/jim_trivett.md): A local man and friend of the Gant family.
- [Will Pentland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/will_pentland.md): Eliza's brother, a successful and domineering businessman.
- [Max Isaacs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/max_isaacs.md): A Jewish businessman and friend of the Gant family.
- [Daisy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/daisy.md): A young woman who works for Eliza and has a brief romance with Ben.
- [Irene Mallard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/irene_mallard.md): A young woman who boards at Eliza's and attracts Eugene's attention.
- [Bruce Glendenning](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/bruce_glendenning.md): A friend of Eugene's from his time at the university.
- [Hugh Barton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/hugh_barton.md): Helen's husband, a practical and steady man.
- [Jennings Ware](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/jennings_ware.md): A friend of Eugene's from the university.
- [Bob Sterling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/bob_sterling.md): A friend of Eugene's from his university days.
- [Pearl Hines](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/pearl_hines.md): Horse Hines's daughter, a beautiful young woman.
- [Dick Ravenel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/dick_ravenel.md): A local doctor and friend of the family.
- [Harold Gay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/harold_gay.md): A friend of Eugene's from the university.
- [Guy Doak](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/guy_doak.md): A local man and friend of the Gant family.
- [Simon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/simon.md): A black servant who works for the Gant family.
- [Tom Davis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/tom_davis.md): A friend of Ben's and fellow newspaperman.
- [Mike Creech](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/mike_creech.md): A local man and friend of the Gant family.
- [Jack Eaton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/jack_eaton.md): A friend of Eugene's from the university.
- [Sister Sheba](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/sister_sheba.md): A religious woman who boards at Eliza's.
- [Tom French](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/tom_french.md): A local man and friend of the Gant family.
- [Virgil Weldon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/virgil_weldon.md): A friend of Eugene's from the university.
- [Malvin Bowden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/malvin_bowden.md): A local man and friend of the Gant family.
- [Jake Clapp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/jake_clapp.md): A local man and friend of the Gant family.
- [Joe Gambell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/joe_gambell.md): A friend of Eugene's from the university.
- [Van Yeats](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/van_yeats.md): A friend of Eugene's from the university.
- [Sinker Jordan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/sinker_jordan.md): A local character and friend of the Gant family.
- [Jim Bowles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/jim_bowles.md): A friend of Eugene's from the university.
- [Doc Hines](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/doc_hines.md): A local doctor and relative of Horse Hines.
- [Otto Krause](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/otto_krause.md): A friend of Eugene's from the university.
- [Moses Andrews](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/moses_andrews.md): A local man and friend of the Gant family.
- [Sandy Duncan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/sandy_duncan.md): A friend of Eugene's from the university.
- [Ralph Rolls](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/ralph_rolls.md): A friend of Eugene's from the university.
- [Tyson Smathers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/tyson_smathers.md): A local man and friend of the Gant family.
- [Jimmy Dean](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/jimmy_dean.md): A friend of Eugene's from the university.
- [Edward Michalove](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/edward_michalove.md): A friend of Eugene's from the university.
- [Roy Duncan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/roy_duncan.md): A friend of Eugene's from the university.
- [Richard Gorman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/richard_gorman.md): A local man and friend of the Gant family.
- [Ralph Hendrix](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/ralph_hendrix.md): A friend of Eugene's from the university.
- [Jim Lyda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/jim_lyda.md): A local man and friend of the Gant family.
- [Joe Zamschnick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/joe_zamschnick.md): A friend of Eugene's from the university.
- [Jim Pollock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/jim_pollock.md): A friend of Eugene's from the university.
- [Bacchus Pentland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/bacchus_pentland.md): A member of the Pentland family, known for his drinking.
- [Jimmy Hendrix](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/jimmy_hendrix.md): A friend of Eugene's from the university.
- [Pudge Carr](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/pudge_carr.md): A friend of Eugene's from the university.
- [Brady Chalmers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/brady_chalmers.md): A friend of Eugene's from the university.
- [Paul Goodson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/look_homeward_angel_se/characters/paul_goodson.md): A local man and friend of the Gant family.

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