New Hampshire · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in New Hampshire by Robert Frost.
Paul
major
A central figure in several poems, often reflecting on life and relationships.
Arthur Amy
supporting
Also known as Art, The Arthur Amy
A character appearing in multiple poems, possibly a composite figure.
Brad McLaughlin
supporting
Also known as Brad
A recurring character, often involved in rural New England scenes.
Laban
supporting
Also known as this Laban
A named figure in several poems, likely a local farmer or neighbor.
Joe
minor
Also known as John - Joe
A common name used for a generic male character in multiple poems.
Mallice Huse
supporting
Also known as Huse
A named character appearing in several narrative poems.
Old Davis
minor
Also known as Davis
An elderly character who appears in multiple poems.
Baptiste
supporting
Also known as Mrs. Baptiste
A French-Canadian character appearing in several poems.
Toffile
minor
A named character, possibly a local eccentric or farmer.
Clara Robinson
minor
A female character appearing in at least one poem.
Morgan
minor
A named character, possibly a neighbor or traveler.
Maple
minor
A personified or named character in the poem 'Maple'.
Mother
minor
A maternal figure appearing in several poems.
Murphy
minor
A named character, likely a local resident.
Eliza
minor
A female character appearing in at least one poem.
Mabel
minor
A named female character in a poem.
John Smith
minor
Also known as Smith, John
A generic name used for a character in a poem.
Orion
minor
A named character, possibly a mythological reference personified.
Son
minor
A young male character, possibly a child in a poem.
Rose
minor
A named female character in a poem.
