Character guide

Julian West

major

Also known as Mr. Julian West, Mr. West

A wealthy young Bostonian who awakens in the year 2000 after a hypnotic sleep.

Dr. Leete

major

Also known as VI Dr. Leete, Dr.

A kindly physician who hosts Julian West in the utopian Boston of 2000.

Edith Leete

major

Also known as Edith

Dr. Leete's daughter who guides Julian through the new world and becomes his love interest.

Edith Bartlett

supporting

Also known as Edith

Julian West's fiancée in the 19th century, from whom he is separated by his long sleep.

Mrs. Leete

supporting

Also known as Leete

Dr. Leete's wife and Edith's mother, a warm presence in the household.

Mr. Barton

minor

A preacher who delivers a sermon on the moral state of the 20th century.

Sawyer

minor

Julian West's servant in the 19th century who assists with his hypnotic sleep.

Dr. Pillsbury

minor

A physician who attends to Julian West in the 19th century.

Berrian

minor

A friend of Julian West from the 19th century, mentioned in conversation.

Mrs. Bartlett

minor

Edith Bartlett's mother, a minor figure in Julian's past life.