Character guide

Maria Chapdelaine

major

Also known as Maria, May, Chapdelaine, mother Chapdelaine, old Chapdelaine, Saint Coeur de Marie, Miss Maria

A young woman living in rural Quebec, torn between suitors and her duty to family and land.

François Paradis

major

Also known as François Paradis of Mistassini, François, Paradis, Paradis of Mistassini

A bold woodsman and trapper who wins Maria's heart with his adventurous spirit.

Lorenzo Surprenant

major

Also known as Lorenzo

A worldly man from the United States who offers Maria a life away from the harsh land.

Eutrope Gagnon

major

Also known as Eutrope

A steady, hardworking neighbor who quietly loves Maria and represents the settled life.

Madame Chapdelaine

supporting

Also known as Chapdelaine, the elder Chapdelaine, mother Chapdelaine, Madame, Mother Chapdelaine

Maria's devout and resilient mother, the emotional anchor of the family.

Samuel Chapdelaine

supporting

Also known as Chapdelaine, O Samuel, Mr. Chapdelaine, Old Chapdelaine

Maria's father, a stubborn pioneer who clears land and insists on staying in the wilderness.

Telesphore

minor

Also known as Young Telesphore

Maria's younger brother, a lively boy who helps with farm chores.

Ephrem Surprenant

minor

Also known as Ephrem Surprenant of Honfleur, Honfleur, Ephrem

Lorenzo's father, a farmer from Honfleur who visits the Chapdelaines.

Charles Eugene

minor

Also known as Eugene

A young man from the community, mentioned among local youths.

Tit'Bé

minor

A local character, possibly a neighbor or laborer in the settlement.

Nazaire Larouche

minor

Also known as old Nazaire Larouche, Old Nazaire Larouche

An older settler and neighbor of the Chapdelaines.

Little Alma Rose

minor

Also known as Alma Rose, Rose, little Alma, Alma

A young girl in the community, possibly a friend or relative.

Legare

minor

A local man, possibly a neighbor or tradesman.

Napoleon Laliberté

minor

A resident of the parish, mentioned in passing.

Esdras

minor

Also known as the Race Esdras

A local man, possibly a neighbor or relative of the Chapdelaines.

Azalma Larouche

minor

Also known as Azalma

A woman from the settlement, possibly Nazaire's wife or relative.

Tit'Sèbe

minor

A local character, possibly a child or young person in the community.

Edwige Légaré

minor

Also known as Edwige

A neighbor or acquaintance of the Chapdelaine family.

Egide Racicot

minor

Also known as Racicot

A local man mentioned among the settlers.

Da'Bé

minor

A minor character, possibly a neighbor or laborer.

Conrad Neron

minor

Also known as Conrad, old Neron

An older resident of the parish.

Laura

minor

A young woman mentioned in the community.

Nazaire Gaudreau

minor

A local settler, possibly a neighbor.

Jean

minor

A young man mentioned in passing.

Zotique

minor

A minor character, possibly a neighbor.