# McTeague — Character guide

> Key figures in McTeague by Frank Norris.

- [McTeague](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mcteague_se/characters/mcteague.md): A large, simple-minded dentist in San Francisco whose life unravels after marrying Trina.
- [Trina Sieppe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mcteague_se/characters/trina_sieppe.md): McTeague's wife, a frugal and increasingly miserly woman who wins a lottery.
- [Marcus Schouler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mcteague_se/characters/marcus_schouler.md): McTeague's friend and rival, a volatile young man who once courted Trina.
- [Maria Macapa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mcteague_se/characters/maria_macapa.md): The McTeagues' gossipy and superstitious maid who tells tales of buried gold.
- [Old Grannis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mcteague_se/characters/old_grannis.md): A shy, elderly man living in the same building, quietly in love with Miss Baker.
- [Zerkow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mcteague_se/characters/zerkow.md): A greedy junk dealer obsessed with Maria's story of a golden service.
- [Miss Baker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mcteague_se/characters/miss_baker.md): A prim, elderly spinster who shares a quiet romance with Old Grannis.
- [Mr. Heise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mcteague_se/characters/mr_heise.md): A harness-maker and friend of Marcus, involved in the later conflict.
- [Mr. Sieppe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mcteague_se/characters/mr_sieppe.md): Trina's German immigrant parents, who move the family to a new home.
- [Cribbens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mcteague_se/characters/cribbens.md): A friend of McTeague who helps him after his downfall.
- [Owgooste](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mcteague_se/characters/owgooste.md): Trina's younger brother, a clumsy and awkward boy.
- [Uncle Oelbermann](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mcteague_se/characters/oelbermann.md): Trina's wealthy uncle who manages her lottery winnings.
- [Selina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mcteague_se/characters/selina.md): A young woman who rents a room in the same building as the McTeagues.
- [Joe Frenna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mcteague_se/characters/joe_frenna.md): A saloonkeeper and acquaintance of McTeague and Marcus.
- [Alexander](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mcteague_se/characters/alexander.md): A young man briefly mentioned in the narrative.
- [Mrs. Ryer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mcteague_se/characters/mrs_ryer.md): A neighbor in the apartment building where the McTeagues live.
- [Lorenzo de' Medici](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mcteague_se/characters/lorenzo_de_medici.md): A historical figure briefly alluded to in conversation.
- [Napoleon Bonaparte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mcteague_se/characters/napoleon_bonaparte.md): A historical figure referenced in the narrative.

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