# Moll Flanders — Character guide

> Key figures in Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe.

- [Moll Flanders](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moll_flanders_se/characters/moll_flanders.md): The narrator and protagonist, a woman who turns to theft and deception to survive.
- [The Governess](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moll_flanders_se/characters/the_governess.md): Moll's landlady and confidante who becomes a partner in her criminal schemes.
- [The Elder Brother](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moll_flanders_se/characters/the_elder_brother.md): The eldest son of Moll's first foster family who seduces and betrays her.
- [Robin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moll_flanders_se/characters/robin.md): The younger brother who marries Moll after the elder brother's betrayal.
- [Jemmy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moll_flanders_se/characters/jemmy.md): Moll's true love and fellow criminal, a highwayman she marries in prison.
- [The Gentleman at Bath](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moll_flanders_se/characters/the_gentleman_at_bath.md): A wealthy married man who becomes Moll's lover and benefactor in Bath.
- [The Bank Clerk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moll_flanders_se/characters/the_bank_clerk.md): A bank clerk who marries Moll and lives with her until his death.
- [Mrs. Betty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moll_flanders_se/characters/mrs_betty.md): A name Moll uses in her early life; also a separate gentlewoman acquaintance.
- [The Boatswain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moll_flanders_se/characters/the_boatswain.md): A ship's officer who helps Moll during her voyage to the colonies.
- [The Captain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moll_flanders_se/characters/the_captain.md): Various ship captains Moll encounters, including one who transports her to Virginia.
- [The Customhouse Officer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moll_flanders_se/characters/the_customhouse_officer.md): Officials who arrest Moll during her thieving career.
- [Mr. Alderman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moll_flanders_se/characters/mr_alderman.md): A city official involved in Moll's legal troubles.
- [Mrs. Mayoress](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moll_flanders_se/characters/mrs_mayoress.md): A social acquaintance of Moll's during her prosperous period.
- [The Officer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moll_flanders_se/characters/the_officer.md): A prison or court official who interacts with Moll.
- [Mr. Mayor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moll_flanders_se/characters/mr_mayor.md): A city official present during Moll's trial or imprisonment.

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