Character guide

Narrator

major

Also known as Unknown, your, mine, myself

The first-person narrator and focal character, reflecting on his life and spiritual journey.

Job

supporting

Also known as Himself, mine, himself

Biblical figure whose story is analyzed in the narrator's theological notes.

Clement

supporting

Also known as Clem, himself

A close friend and confidant of the narrator, involved in his daily life.

Mrs. Butts

supporting

Also known as Butts, herself

A landlady or neighbor who interacts with the narrator regularly.

Narrator's Wife

major

Also known as his wife, Hers, His wife, herself

The narrator's devoted wife, a steady presence in his domestic life.

Clark

minor

Also known as himself

An acquaintance or colleague of the narrator, appearing in social contexts.

Miss Leroy

supporting

Also known as Leroy, old Leroy, herself, hers

An elderly woman who becomes a significant figure in the narrator's life.

Ellen Butts

supporting

Also known as Ellen, Butts

A young woman connected to the Butts family, with a personal story.

Marie

supporting

Also known as little Marie, herself

A child or young girl cared for by the narrator or his wife.

John

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or neighbor.

Christ

minor

Also known as himself

Central religious figure referenced in the narrator's theological reflections.

Eliphaz the Temanite

minor

Also known as Eliphaz, your

One of Job's friends, appearing in the biblical commentary.

Mark Rutherford

major

Also known as Rutherford, the Rutherford, Unknown Greek Author Mark Rutherford, Mark, himself

The authorial persona and narrator, central to the autobiographical narrative.

Jesus

minor

Also known as Himself, himself

Religious figure discussed in theological contexts.

Mrs. M'Kay

supporting

Also known as M'Kay

A landlady or housekeeper who plays a role in the narrator's household.

Mrs. Taylor

minor

Also known as Taylor, himself

A neighbor or acquaintance of the narrator.

Noah

minor

Also known as himself

Biblical figure mentioned in passing or in commentary.

George Butts

minor

Also known as George

A member of the Butts family, possibly Ellen's relative.

Mr. Butts

minor

Also known as Butts

The husband or father in the Butts household.

Mrs. Cardinal

minor

Also known as Cardinal, himself

A minor character, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.

The Almighty

minor

Also known as Himself, thee, thy, thou, thine

God as referenced in prayer and theological discussion.

Zophar the Naamathite

minor

Also known as Zophar, himself

One of Job's friends in the biblical commentary.

Bildad the Shuhite

minor

Also known as Bildad, himself

One of Job's friends in the biblical commentary.

Mrs. Mobbs

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or neighbor.

Paul

minor

Also known as the Apostle Paul, St. Paul

Apostle referenced in theological discussions.

Satan

minor

Also known as himself

Adversary figure in the biblical commentary on Job.

Richard

minor

A minor character, possibly a friend or relative.

Chalmers

minor

A minor character, possibly a colleague or acquaintance.

Jehovah

minor

Also known as mine

Name of God used in theological contexts.

Mrs. George Andrews

minor

A minor character mentioned in passing.