# Master Flea — Character guide

> Key figures in Master Flea by E. T. A. Hoffmann.

- [Peregrine Tyss](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/master_flea_se/characters/peregrine_tyss.md): A central character, an elder gentleman involved in strange adventures with the flea-tamer and Leeuwenhoek.
- [George Pepusch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/master_flea_se/characters/george_pepusch.md): A friend of Peregrine Tyss, often embroiled in the bizarre events surrounding the flea and the princess.
- [Master Flea](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/master_flea_se/characters/master_flea.md): A sentient flea with a mysterious past, central to the magical and satirical plot of the book.
- [Antonie van Leeuwenhoek](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/master_flea_se/characters/antonie_van_leeuwenhoek.md): A famous microscopist who appears as a character, interacting with Peregrine and the magical elements.
- [Princess Gamaheh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/master_flea_se/characters/princess_gamaheh.md): A princess from a magical realm, loved by King Sekakis and central to the thistle's story.
- [King Sekakis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/master_flea_se/characters/king_sekakis.md): A magical king who once flourished as a thistle, father of Princess Gamaheh.
- [Alina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/master_flea_se/characters/alina.md): An elderly female character, likely a servant or housekeeper in the Tyss household.
- [Mr. Swammer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/master_flea_se/characters/mr_swammer.md): A misanthropic character, possibly a scientist or collector, involved in the plot.
- [Jan Swammerdam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/master_flea_se/characters/jan_swammerdam.md): A historical naturalist appearing as a character, often in conflict with others.
- [Dörtje Elverdink](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/master_flea_se/characters/dortje_elverdink.md): A young woman, possibly a love interest or figure of desire in the story.
- [Rose Lemmerhirt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/master_flea_se/characters/rose_lemmerhirt.md): A female character, likely connected to the Tyss or Pepusch circle.
- [The Thistle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/master_flea_se/characters/the_thistle.md): A magical thistle that is the transformed form of King Sekakis or a related entity.
- [The Douanier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/master_flea_se/characters/the_douanier.md): A customs officer character, possibly a leech or associated with leeches.
- [Thetel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/master_flea_se/characters/thetel.md): A genius or spirit character appearing in the narrative.
- [Monsieur Leech](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/master_flea_se/characters/monsieur_leech.md): A character named Leech, possibly related to the Douanier.
- [Mrs. Tyss](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/master_flea_se/characters/mrs_tyss.md): The wife of Peregrine Tyss, mentioned in the household.
- [Hans](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/master_flea_se/characters/hans.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or local.
- [The Leech-Prince](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/master_flea_se/characters/the_leech_prince.md): A prince who is a leech, involved in the thistle's story.
- [The Hollandress](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/master_flea_se/characters/the_hollandress.md): A Dutch woman character, possibly a servant or local figure.

HTML index: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/master_flea_se/characters