Mr. Britling Sees It Through · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Mr. Britling Sees It Through by H. G. Wells.
Mr. Britling
major
Also known as Britling, old Britling, Mr. ¬†Britling, Mr. ¬ÝBritling
An English writer and thinker, central to the novel's exploration of war and faith.
Mr. Direck
major
Also known as Direck
An American visitor who engages in philosophical discussions with Mr. Britling.
Hugh
major
Also known as Hugh Mr. Britling, this Hugh, Hughie
Mr. Britling's son, who goes to war and profoundly affects his father.
Teddy
major
Also known as Sir Edward Carson, Edward Carson, Teddy, old Teddy, the dead Teddy
A young man and friend of the family, who enlists and is killed in the war.
Mrs. Britling
supporting
Also known as Mrs.  Britling
Mr. Britling's wife, who manages the household and shares his grief.
Letty
supporting
Also known as Poor Letty, dear little Letty
A young woman, possibly a relative or close friend of the Britling family.
Herr Heinrich
supporting
Also known as Heinrich, young Heinrich, old Heinrich
A German tutor or friend, representing the German perspective before the war.
Miss Corner
supporting
Also known as Cecily, Miss Cecily Corner, Cecily Corner, Cissie, Dear Cissie
A young woman who becomes involved with Teddy and later with Hugh.
Mrs. Harrowdean
minor
A neighbor or acquaintance of the Britlings, involved in local social life.
Mr. Van der Pant
minor
Also known as a Mr.  Van der Pant, der Pant, Van der Pant
A Dutch visitor or acquaintance, part of the intellectual circle.
Edith
minor
A servant or family member in the Britling household.
Lady Frensham
minor
Also known as Philbert, Raeburn, Mr. Raeburn
A local aristocrat and political figure, part of the social backdrop.
Aunt Wilshire
minor
Also known as Wilshire, Poor Aunt Wilshire, Cousin Wilshire
An elderly relative of the Britling family, living with them.
Mrs. Teddy
minor
Teddy's wife, who grieves his death in the war.
Mr. Lawrence Carmine
minor
Also known as Mr. Carmine, Carmine, Captain Carmine, Captain Lawrence Carmine
A military officer and acquaintance of the Britlings.
Private Ortheris
minor
Also known as Ortheris
A soldier, possibly a minor character in the war sections.
Bill
minor
Also known as Billy, Willie Nixon, the missing Billy
A young man from the village, possibly a soldier.
Miss Mamie Nelson
minor
Also known as Mamie Nelson, Mamie, Marguerite, May
A young woman, possibly a love interest or acquaintance.
Oliver
minor
A young boy, possibly a son or relative of the Britlings.
Lady Homartyn
minor
A social acquaintance, part of the upper-class circle.
Colonel Rendezvous
minor
Also known as Rendezvous
A military officer, possibly a comic or minor figure.
Mrs. Faber
minor
Also known as Faber
A local resident, possibly a neighbor.
Manning
minor
Also known as poor old Manning, Old Manning
An older man, possibly a friend or colleague of Mr. Britling.
Fritz
minor
Also known as Good old Fritz
A German soldier or acquaintance, possibly a friend of Heinrich.
Madame Van der Pant
minor
Also known as Madame
The wife of Mr. Van der Pant, a Dutch visitor.
General French
minor
Also known as the French
A historical military figure mentioned in the war context.
Mr. Hickson
minor
Also known as Hickson, Hickson the grocer
A local grocer and acquaintance of the Britlings.
Maud
minor
Also known as Maud Hickson
A young woman, possibly a daughter of Mr. Hickson.
Buster Brown
minor
Also known as Buster
A dog or a minor character, possibly a pet.
Daddy
minor
A term of address, possibly for Mr. Britling or another father figure.
Mary
minor
A servant or family member in the household.
Lady Meade
minor
Also known as old Lady Meade
An elderly aristocratic acquaintance.
Park
minor
Also known as old Park
A servant or groundskeeper at the Britling estate.
Mrs. Rendezvous
minor
The wife of Colonel Rendezvous, a minor social figure.
Adam Meyer
minor
Also known as Adam, Meyer
A German or Jewish character, possibly a businessman.
Professor Cardinal
minor
Also known as Cardinal, old Cardinal
An intellectual figure, possibly a friend of Mr. Britling.
Sir Edward Grey
minor
Also known as Edward Grey
A historical British statesman mentioned in the war context.
Redmond
minor
Also known as Johnny Redmond
An Irish political figure mentioned in passing.
Lord Kitchener
minor
Also known as Kitchener
A historical British military leader mentioned in the war.
Hans
minor
A German soldier or acquaintance, possibly a friend of Heinrich.
Mrs. Wolker
minor
A local resident, possibly a neighbor.
Cousin Corner
minor
A relative of Miss Corner, mentioned briefly.
Mrs. Humphry Ward
minor
A real author mentioned as a cultural reference.
Beelee
minor
A minor character, possibly a servant or child.
Mr. Dimple
minor
A minor character, possibly a tradesman or neighbor.
Claverings
minor
A family or place name mentioned in passing.
Lordy
minor
A minor character, possibly a child or nickname.
Mr. Robinson
minor
Also known as Robinson
A minor character, possibly a tradesman.
Lady Venetia Trumpington
minor
An aristocratic social figure mentioned briefly.
Major Crawford
minor
A military officer, possibly a friend of the family.
Jim Larkin
minor
Also known as Sunny Jim
A minor character, possibly a worker or soldier.
Old Windershin
minor
A minor character, possibly an elderly local.
Mr. Cheshunt
minor
A minor character, possibly a neighbor or tradesman.
Jane
minor
Also known as Cousin Jane
A relative or servant in the Britling household.
Kurt
minor
A German soldier or acquaintance, possibly a friend of Heinrich.
Karl
minor
A German soldier or acquaintance, possibly a friend of Heinrich.
Count Zeppelin
minor
A historical figure mentioned in the context of airships.
Lloyd George
minor
A historical British politician mentioned in the war context.
Essex Hinkinsons
minor
Also known as the Hinkinsons, Essex
A family or place name mentioned in passing.
William le Queux
minor
Also known as Billy
A real author mentioned as a cultural reference.
Booth Wilmington
minor
A minor character, possibly an American acquaintance.
Pyecrafts
minor
A family name mentioned in passing.
Mr. Darling
minor
A minor character, possibly a tradesman or neighbor.
Sir Thomas Loot
minor
Also known as Sir Thomas
A minor aristocratic character mentioned briefly.
Mr. Bernard Shaw
minor
A real playwright mentioned as a cultural reference.
Mr. Dinks
minor
A minor character, possibly a comic figure.
Whack
minor
A minor character, possibly a nickname.
Aunty
minor
A term of address for an older female relative.
M. Humbert
minor
A French character mentioned in passing.
Madame Caillaux
minor
Also known as Caillaux
A historical figure mentioned in a news context.
Ulivi
minor
A minor character, possibly an Italian acquaintance.
Sir George Padish
minor
A minor aristocratic character mentioned briefly.
Prince Louis of Battenberg
minor
A historical figure mentioned in the war context.
Haldane
minor
Also known as Lord Haldane
A historical British politician mentioned in the war context.
Sir Ian Hamilton
minor
A historical British general mentioned in the war context.
Mr. Collins
minor
A minor character, possibly a tradesman or neighbor.
