Character guide

Emily Herrick

major

Also known as Emily, Herrick

A central character, likely a young woman involved in the story's social dynamics.

Mr. Merry

major

Also known as Merry, Dear Mr. Merry

A prominent male character, possibly a clergyman or academic figure.

Bumpus

supporting

Also known as Mr. Bumpus, dear old Bumpus, old Bumpus, Dear old Bumpus

A recurring character, often referred to affectionately as an older man.

Bentley

major

Also known as Mr. Bentley

A narrator or focal character, likely a scholar or observer.

William Masson

supporting

Also known as Masson, William

A character with significant presence, possibly a student or colleague.

Miss Basden

supporting

A female character with substantial dialogue or narrative focus.

Nicholas

supporting

Also known as Poor Nicholas

A character often pitied or discussed, possibly a servant or relative.

Mr. Burgess

supporting

Also known as Burgess

A recurring male character, possibly a tradesman or local figure.

Mrs. Merry

supporting

Also known as Merry

Wife of Mr. Merry, involved in domestic or social scenes.

Theresa

supporting

Also known as Aunt Theresa

An aunt figure, likely providing guidance or comic relief.

Mr. Herrick

minor

Also known as Herrick

Father or relative of Emily Herrick, a minor authority figure.

Francis Fletcher

supporting

Also known as the Reverend Francis Fletcher, Francis, Fletcher

A clergyman with a role in the plot, possibly a suitor or mentor.

Delia

minor

A female character with a modest but distinct presence.

Lydia Fletcher

supporting

Also known as Miss Lydia Fletcher, Miss Lydia, Lyddie, Lydia, Fletcher, Miss Fletcher

A young woman, possibly a romantic interest or family member.

Mr. Fletcher

minor

Also known as Fletcher

Father or relative of the Fletcher family, a minor character.

John

minor

Also known as little John

A child or young character, possibly a servant or relative.

Miss Herrick

minor

Also known as Poor Miss Herrick, Herrick

Another Herrick female, possibly a sister or aunt of Emily.

Richard

minor

A male character with a minor role, possibly a friend or relative.

Dickie

minor

A child or young male character, possibly a servant.

Crabbe

minor

Also known as old Crabbe, poor old Crabbe, Mr. Crabbe, Good old Crabbe

An older male character, possibly a servant or local eccentric.

Uncle Peter

minor

Also known as Peter

An uncle figure, likely providing advice or humor.

Harry Bentley

minor

Also known as the Reverend Henry Bentley, Harry

A clergyman relative of Bentley, with a minor role.

Father

minor

A generic father figure, possibly a character's parent.

Fanny

minor

A female character with limited appearances.

Mother

minor

A generic mother figure, possibly a character's parent.

Johnson

minor

A servant or minor functionary.

Peter Fletcher

minor

Also known as III The Reverend Peter Fletcher, Peter

A clergyman with a very minor role.

Mrs. Fletcher

minor

Wife or mother in the Fletcher family, barely present.

Miss Bentley

minor

Also known as Bentley

A female relative of Bentley, mentioned briefly.

Aunt Lyddie

minor

Also known as Lyddie

An aunt figure, possibly related to Lydia Fletcher.

Charles

minor

A minor male character, possibly a servant or visitor.

Adams

minor

A servant or tradesman with a single mention.

Mr. Masson

minor

Also known as Masson

Possibly a relative of William Masson, barely mentioned.