Character guide

Frado

major

Also known as Poor Frado, Seizing Frado, Nig

A mixed-race indentured servant girl enduring harsh treatment in the Bellmont household.

Mag Smith

supporting

Also known as Moore Lonely Mag Smith, Mag, Poor Mag, poor Mag

Frado's white mother, abandoned by her lover, who later marries Seth Shipley.

Mrs. Bellmont

major

Also known as Mrs. B., the indignant Mrs. B.

Cruel mistress of the household who torments Frado relentlessly.

Mr. Bellmont

supporting

Also known as Bellmont, Mr. B.

Kind but passive husband of Mrs. Bellmont, often unable to protect Frado.

Jack

supporting

Son of the Bellmonts, sometimes sympathetic to Frado but inconsistent.

Mary

supporting

Also known as Miss Mary, sister Mary

Daughter of the Bellmonts, cruel and abusive toward Frado.

Jane

supporting

Also known as Miss Jane

Another Bellmont daughter, kinder to Frado than her sister Mary.

Aunt Abby

supporting

Also known as good Aunt Abby, Abby

Mrs. Bellmont's sister-in-law, a gentle friend and protector of Frado.

Susan

minor

A friend or acquaintance who interacts with the Bellmont household.

Jim

minor

Also known as Shelley Jim, James, Tupper James, H. K. W. James, Poor James

A suitor or acquaintance of Mag Smith, possibly Frado's father.

Seth Shipley

minor

Also known as Seth

Mag Smith's second husband, who abandons her and Frado.

George Means

minor

Also known as George

A local man who interacts with the Bellmonts or Frado.

Henry Reed

minor

Also known as Henry

A character who appears in the later part of the story.

John

minor

A minor character in the Bellmont household or community.

Fido

minor

Also known as Poor little Fido

Frado's beloved dog, a companion in her loneliness.

Miss Marsh

minor

A teacher or visitor who shows kindness to Frado.

Peter Greene

minor

Also known as Pete Greene, Pete

A local man who interacts with the Bellmonts.

Nab

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or neighbor.

Samuel

minor

Also known as The long absent Samuel

A relative or acquaintance who returns after a long absence.

Lewis

minor

A minor character mentioned in the narrative.

Mrs. Moore

minor

Also known as the kind Mrs. Moore

A kind woman who briefly helps or shelters Frado.

Mrs. Hoggs

minor

A neighbor or acquaintance of the Bellmonts.

Jenny

minor

Also known as Meantime Jenny

A minor servant or worker in the household.