# Mr. Britling Sees It Through — Character guide

> Key figures in Mr. Britling Sees It Through by H. G. Wells.

- [Mr. Britling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/mr_britling.md): An English writer and thinker, central to the novel's exploration of war and faith.
- [Mr. Direck](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/mr_direck.md): An American visitor who engages in philosophical discussions with Mr. Britling.
- [Hugh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/hugh.md): Mr. Britling's son, who goes to war and profoundly affects his father.
- [Teddy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/teddy.md): A young man and friend of the family, who enlists and is killed in the war.
- [Mrs. Britling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/mrs_britling.md): Mr. Britling's wife, who manages the household and shares his grief.
- [Letty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/letty.md): A young woman, possibly a relative or close friend of the Britling family.
- [Herr Heinrich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/heinrich.md): A German tutor or friend, representing the German perspective before the war.
- [Miss Corner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/miss_corner.md): A young woman who becomes involved with Teddy and later with Hugh.
- [Mrs. Harrowdean](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/mrs_harrowdean.md): A neighbor or acquaintance of the Britlings, involved in local social life.
- [Mr. Van der Pant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/van_der_pant.md): A Dutch visitor or acquaintance, part of the intellectual circle.
- [Edith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/edith.md): A servant or family member in the Britling household.
- [Lady Frensham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/lady_frensham.md): A local aristocrat and political figure, part of the social backdrop.
- [Aunt Wilshire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/aunt_wilshire.md): An elderly relative of the Britling family, living with them.
- [Mrs. Teddy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/mrs_teddy.md): Teddy's wife, who grieves his death in the war.
- [Mr. Lawrence Carmine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/mr_lawrence_carmine.md): A military officer and acquaintance of the Britlings.
- [Private Ortheris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/private_ortheris.md): A soldier, possibly a minor character in the war sections.
- [Bill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/bill.md): A young man from the village, possibly a soldier.
- [Miss Mamie Nelson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/miss_mamie_nelson.md): A young woman, possibly a love interest or acquaintance.
- [Oliver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/oliver.md): A young boy, possibly a son or relative of the Britlings.
- [Lady Homartyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/lady_homartyn.md): A social acquaintance, part of the upper-class circle.
- [Colonel Rendezvous](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/colonel_rendezvous.md): A military officer, possibly a comic or minor figure.
- [Manning](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/manning.md): An older man, possibly a friend or colleague of Mr. Britling.
- [Fritz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/fritz.md): A German soldier or acquaintance, possibly a friend of Heinrich.
- [Madame Van der Pant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/madame_van_der_pant.md): The wife of Mr. Van der Pant, a Dutch visitor.
- [General French](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/general_french.md): A historical military figure mentioned in the war context.
- [Mr. Hickson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/mr_hickson.md): A local grocer and acquaintance of the Britlings.
- [Maud](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/maud.md): A young woman, possibly a daughter of Mr. Hickson.
- [Buster Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/buster_brown.md): A dog or a minor character, possibly a pet.
- [Daddy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/daddy.md): A term of address, possibly for Mr. Britling or another father figure.
- [Mary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/mary.md): A servant or family member in the household.
- [Park](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/park.md): A servant or groundskeeper at the Britling estate.
- [Mrs. Rendezvous](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/mrs_rendezvous.md): The wife of Colonel Rendezvous, a minor social figure.
- [Adam Meyer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/adam_meyer.md): A German or Jewish character, possibly a businessman.
- [Professor Cardinal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/professor_cardinal.md): An intellectual figure, possibly a friend of Mr. Britling.
- [Sir Edward Grey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/sir_edward_grey.md): A historical British statesman mentioned in the war context.
- [Redmond](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/redmond.md): An Irish political figure mentioned in passing.
- [Lord Kitchener](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/lord_kitchener.md): A historical British military leader mentioned in the war.
- [Hans](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/hans.md): A German soldier or acquaintance, possibly a friend of Heinrich.
- [Cousin Corner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/cousin_corner.md): A relative of Miss Corner, mentioned briefly.
- [Mrs. Humphry Ward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/mrs_humphry_ward.md): A real author mentioned as a cultural reference.
- [Beelee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/beelee.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or child.
- [Mr. Dimple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/mr_dimple.md): A minor character, possibly a tradesman or neighbor.
- [Claverings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/claverings.md): A family or place name mentioned in passing.
- [Lordy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/lordy.md): A minor character, possibly a child or nickname.
- [Mr. Robinson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/mr_robinson.md): A minor character, possibly a tradesman.
- [Lady Venetia Trumpington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/lady_venetia_trumpington.md): An aristocratic social figure mentioned briefly.
- [Major Crawford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/major_crawford.md): A military officer, possibly a friend of the family.
- [Jim Larkin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/jim_larkin.md): A minor character, possibly a worker or soldier.
- [Old Windershin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/old_windershin.md): A minor character, possibly an elderly local.
- [Mr. Cheshunt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/mr_cheshunt.md): A minor character, possibly a neighbor or tradesman.
- [Jane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/jane.md): A relative or servant in the Britling household.
- [Kurt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/kurt.md): A German soldier or acquaintance, possibly a friend of Heinrich.
- [Karl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/karl.md): A German soldier or acquaintance, possibly a friend of Heinrich.
- [Count Zeppelin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/count_zeppelin.md): A historical figure mentioned in the context of airships.
- [Lloyd George](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/lloyd_george.md): A historical British politician mentioned in the war context.
- [Essex Hinkinsons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/essex_hinkinsons.md): A family or place name mentioned in passing.
- [William le Queux](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/william_le_queux.md): A real author mentioned as a cultural reference.
- [Booth Wilmington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/booth_wilmington.md): A minor character, possibly an American acquaintance.
- [Mr. Darling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/mr_darling.md): A minor character, possibly a tradesman or neighbor.
- [Sir Thomas Loot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/sir_thomas_loot.md): A minor aristocratic character mentioned briefly.
- [Mr. Bernard Shaw](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/mr_bernard_shaw.md): A real playwright mentioned as a cultural reference.
- [Mr. Dinks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/mr_dinks.md): A minor character, possibly a comic figure.
- [Aunty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/aunty.md): A term of address for an older female relative.
- [M. Humbert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/m_humbert.md): A French character mentioned in passing.
- [Madame Caillaux](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/madame_caillaux.md): A historical figure mentioned in a news context.
- [Ulivi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/ulivi.md): A minor character, possibly an Italian acquaintance.
- [Sir George Padish](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/sir_george_padish.md): A minor aristocratic character mentioned briefly.
- [Prince Louis of Battenberg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/prince_louis_of_battenberg.md): A historical figure mentioned in the war context.
- [Haldane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/haldane.md): A historical British politician mentioned in the war context.
- [Sir Ian Hamilton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/sir_ian_hamilton.md): A historical British general mentioned in the war context.
- [Mr. Collins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/characters/mr_collins.md): A minor character, possibly a tradesman or neighbor.

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