Character guide

Guest

major

Also known as Unknown, I, mine, myself

The unnamed narrator who wakes in a future utopian London and explores the new society.

Dick

major

Also known as Quoth Dick, poor Dick, I. Quoth Dick

A cheerful young man who becomes the narrator's guide and friend in the new world.

Ellen

major

Also known as Neighbour Ellen, neighbour Ellen, Ellen yonder

A wise and beautiful young woman who embodies the spirit of the new society.

Clara

supporting

Dick's lover, a spirited and affectionate woman who joins the river journey.

Old Hammond

supporting

Also known as Hammond, kinsman Hammond the Elder

An elderly historian who explains the history of the social transformation to the narrator.

Richard Hammond

minor

Also known as Richard, Hammond

A relative of Old Hammond, mentioned as a figure from the past.

Friend Walter

minor

Also known as Walter

A friend of the narrator from the old world, briefly referenced.

Walter Allen

minor

Also known as quoth Walter

A character mentioned in the narrator's past discussions.

Annie

minor

A young woman encountered during the river journey, part of the festive community.

Bob

minor

Also known as friend Bob yonder

A friend of Dick's, part of the riverside community.

Robert the Weaver

minor

Also known as Robert

A weaver who speaks about the old days during the journey.

Greylocks

minor

Also known as old Greylocks

An elderly man encountered on the river, critical of the past.

Boffin

minor

Also known as this Mr. Boffin, Mr. Boffin

A character from the narrator's past life, mentioned briefly.

Mistress Philippa

minor

Also known as Philippa

A woman from the narrator's past, referenced in conversation.

Henry Morsom

minor

Also known as Morsom

A historical figure mentioned in Old Hammond's narrative.

Kate

minor

A woman from the narrator's past, briefly alluded to.