# Parnassus on Wheels — Character guide

> Key figures in Parnassus on Wheels by Christopher Morley.

- [Roger Mifflin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/roger_mifflin.md): The eccentric owner of Parnassus, a traveling book wagon, who sells it to Helen McGill.
- [Helen McGill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/helen_mcgill.md): A middle-aged woman who buys the book wagon and embarks on an unexpected adventure.
- [Andrew McGill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/andrew_mcgill.md): Helen's brother, a farmer and writer who disapproves of her journey.
- [Bock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/bock.md): Roger Mifflin's loyal terrier who accompanies the book wagon.
- [Peg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/peg.md): The horse that pulls the Parnassus book wagon.
- [Mrs. McNally](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/mrs_mcnally.md): A farm woman who provides lodging and meals to Helen during her travels.
- [Mrs. Mason](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/mrs_mason.md): A local woman who interacts with Helen and the book wagon.
- [Mr. Mason](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/mr_mason.md): Husband of Mrs. Mason, a farmer encountered on the road.
- [The Perfessor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/the_perfessor.md): A traveling lecturer and friend of Mifflin who appears briefly.
- [The Sage](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/the_sage.md): A wise old man who offers philosophical commentary.
- [Mrs. Pratt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/mrs_pratt.md): A farm wife who buys books from the wagon.
- [Mr. Shirley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/mr_shirley.md): A local man who helps Helen with the wagon.
- [Dick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/dick.md): A young boy who shows interest in the book wagon.
- [Redbeard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/redbeard.md): A character from a book within the story, referenced as a heroic figure.
- [Pegasus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/pegasus.md): The mythical winged horse, referenced as a symbol of the book wagon.
- [Mrs. Roger Mifflin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/mrs_roger_mifflin.md): Roger Mifflin's wife, mentioned but not appearing on page.
- [Farmer Pratt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/farmer_pratt.md): Another farmer named Pratt, possibly distinct from Mr. Pratt.
- [Mr. McGill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/mr_mcgill.md): Andrew McGill, addressed formally in letters.
- [Mrs. Hominy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/mrs_hominy.md): A woman who briefly interacts with the book wagon.
- [Henry James](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/henry_james.md): The author, mentioned as a literary reference.
- [Thoreau](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/thoreau.md): Henry David Thoreau, referenced as a literary figure.
- [Reverend Kane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/reverend_kane.md): A clergyman who appears in a scene with the book wagon.
- [Beulah Pratt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/beulah_pratt.md): Daughter of the Pratts, mentioned briefly.
- [Abe Lincoln](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/abe_lincoln.md): Abraham Lincoln, referenced as a historical figure.
- [Splitlip Sam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/splitlip_sam.md): A local character with a distinctive appearance.
- [Charles Lamb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/charles_lamb.md): The essayist, referenced as a literary figure.
- [George Eliot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/parnassus_on_wheels_se/characters/george_eliot.md): The novelist, referenced as a literary figure.

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