Character guide

Major Barbara Undershaft

major

Also known as Barbara, Barbara Undershaft, the Major, Major

A devout Salvation Army major who confronts her father's munitions empire.

Andrew Undershaft

major

Also known as Undershaft, Mr. Undershaft, St. Andrew Undershaft

Barbara's wealthy father, a munitions manufacturer who challenges her beliefs.

Adolphus Cusins

major

Also known as Cusins, Dolly, Adolphus

A Greek scholar and Barbara's fiancé, torn between ideals and pragmatism.

Lady Britomart Undershaft

supporting

Also known as Lady Britomart, Lady Brit

Barbara's formidable mother who orchestrates family reunions.

Stephen Undershaft

supporting

Also known as Stephen, Stephen Troubled

Barbara's brother, a conventional young man seeking his father's approval.

Bill Walker

supporting

Also known as Bill, Mr. Walker, Bill Walker

A rough, violent man who confronts the Salvation Army.

Peter Shirley

supporting

Also known as Shirley, Peter, old Peter Shirley

An elderly, out-of-work laborer with socialist leanings.

Charles Lomax

supporting

Also known as Lomax, Cholly, Charley Lomax

A silly, wealthy young man engaged to Sarah Undershaft.

Sarah Undershaft

supporting

Also known as Sarah, Sarah Dolly

Barbara's younger sister, engaged to Charles Lomax.

Jenny Hill

supporting

Also known as Jenny, Jenny Glory

A young, devout Salvation Army officer.

Mrs. Baines

supporting

Also known as Mrs. Baines

A senior Salvation Army commissioner who seeks donations.

Snobby Price

supporting

Also known as Price, Snobby

A cynical, manipulative man who frequents the Salvation Army shelter.

Rummy Mitchens

supporting

Also known as Rummy, The Woman Rummy Mitchens

A poor, elderly woman who attends the Salvation Army shelter.

Morrison

minor

The Undershaft family butler.

Todger Fairmile

minor

Also known as Todger

A strongman converted by the Salvation Army, mentioned by others.

Sir Horace Bodger

minor

Also known as Bodger, Sir Horace Bodger

A wealthy distiller who donates to the Salvation Army.

Lord Saxmundham

minor

A peer mentioned as a potential donor to the Salvation Army.

Bilton

minor

A character mentioned in passing, possibly a servant.

Mog Habbijam

minor

Also known as Mog

A woman mentioned in the shelter, possibly a prostitute.

Biddy

minor

A minor character mentioned in the shelter.