# Nightmare Abbey — Character guide

> Key figures in Nightmare Abbey by Thomas Love Peacock.

- [Scythrop Glowry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nightmare_abbey_se/characters/scythrop_glowry.md): Melancholy heir of Nightmare Abbey, torn between two loves and obsessed with reforming the world.
- [Mr. Glowry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nightmare_abbey_se/characters/mr_glowry.md): Scythrop's gloomy father, a widower who delights in tragedy and mismanages his estate.
- [Marionetta Celestina O'Carroll](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nightmare_abbey_se/characters/marionetta_celestina_ocaroll.md): Lively, flirtatious niece of Mr. Glowry, who captivates Scythrop with her charm.
- [Mr. Flosky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nightmare_abbey_se/characters/mr_flosky.md): A transcendental philosopher who spouts obscure metaphysics and mocks romantic idealism.
- [Mr. Toobad](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nightmare_abbey_se/characters/mr_toobad.md): A Manichaean who believes the devil rules the world, father of Stella.
- [Honourable Mr. Listless](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nightmare_abbey_se/characters/honourable_mr_listless.md): A fashionable, indolent dandy who visits Nightmare Abbey for amusement.
- [Mr. Hilary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nightmare_abbey_se/characters/mr_hilary.md): Cheerful brother of Mr. Glowry, host of a rival house and voice of common sense.
- [Stella](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nightmare_abbey_se/characters/stella.md): Mysterious veiled woman who appears at the abbey, later revealed as Miss Toobad.
- [Raven](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nightmare_abbey_se/characters/raven.md): The lugubrious butler of Nightmare Abbey, fond of funereal pronouncements.
- [Mr. Asterias](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nightmare_abbey_se/characters/mr_asterias.md): A scientific enthusiast obsessed with catching a mermaid.
- [Reverend Mr. Larynx](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nightmare_abbey_se/characters/reverend_mr_larynx.md): A clergyman who enjoys good food and company, often at Mr. Hilary's table.
- [Fatout](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nightmare_abbey_se/characters/fatout.md): Mr. Listless's French valet, who assists with his master's indolence.
- [Celinda Flosky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nightmare_abbey_se/characters/celinda_flosky.md): Mr. Flosky's neglected wife, briefly mentioned in the household.
- [Crow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nightmare_abbey_se/characters/crow.md): A servant at Nightmare Abbey, often delivering messages.
- [Diggory Deathshead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nightmare_abbey_se/characters/diggory_deathshead.md): A grim servant of Mr. Glowry, named for his skull-like appearance.
- [Mr. Cypress](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nightmare_abbey_se/characters/mr_cypress.md): A Byronic poet who visits the abbey and spouts cynical verses.
- [Miss Toobad](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nightmare_abbey_se/characters/miss_toobad.md): Daughter of Mr. Toobad, later revealed to be the mysterious Stella.
- [Aquarius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/nightmare_abbey_se/characters/aquarius.md): A water-drinking guest at Mr. Hilary's party, mocked for his temperance.

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