# Penguin Island — Character guide

> Key figures in Penguin Island by Anatole France.

- [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/unknown_narrator.md): The primary narrator or focal character, heavily referenced via pronouns.
- [Eveline Clarence](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/eveline_clarence.md): A prominent social figure and love interest in the later books.
- [Orberosia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/orberosia.md): A saint and central figure in Penguin mythology, later venerated.
- [Pyrot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/pyrot.md): A key figure in the Affair of the Eighty Thousand Trusses of Hay.
- [Kraken](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/kraken.md): A dragon-like figure who marries Orberosia in ancient times.
- [Hippolyte Cérès](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/hippolyte_ceres.md): A politician and husband of Madame Cérès, central to later intrigues.
- [Chatillon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/chatillon.md): A military leader and Emiral involved in political conflicts.
- [Father Agaric](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/father_agaric.md): A scheming reverend father involved in political cabals.
- [General Greatauk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/general_greatauk.md): A military general and antagonist in the hay affair.
- [Saint Maël](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/saint_mael.md): The saint who baptizes the penguins and founds their civilization.
- [George Clair](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/george_clair.md): A character involved in the later political and social scenes.
- [M. Bazile](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/m_bazile.md): A minor character appearing in various social contexts.
- [Prince des Boscénos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/prince_des_boscenos.md): A prince involved in the cabal against Chatillon.
- [Madame Cérès](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/madame_ceres.md): A beautiful and influential socialite, wife of Hippolyte Cérès.
- [Father Douillard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/father_douillard.md): A reverend father involved in the Colomban trial.
- [Father Cornemuse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/father_cornemuse.md): A reverend father and ally of Agaric in political schemes.
- [Virgil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/virgil.md): The classical poet, referenced as a character in visions or allegories.
- [Trinco](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/trinco.md): A character from the medieval period, possibly a traveler or merchant.
- [Colomban](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/colomban.md): A central figure in the Colomban trial and political scandal.
- [Oddoul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/oddoul.md): A young man involved in romantic and political subplots.
- [Prince Crucho](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/prince_crucho.md): A prince and claimant to the throne, involved in conspiracies.
- [Caroline Meslier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/caroline_meslier.md): A woman appearing in social and domestic contexts.
- [Brother Hilary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/brother_hilary.md): A monk or religious figure in the early books.
- [Paul Visire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/paul_visire.md): A politician and prime minister in later books.
- [Lapersonne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/lapersonne.md): A socialist comrade involved in political movements.
- [Bidault-Coquille](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/bidault_coquille.md): A socialist character active in political agitation.
- [Johannes Talpa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/johannes_talpa.md): A monk or scholar in the medieval section.
- [Queen Glamorgan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/queen_glamorgan.md): A queen in the medieval period, wife of Brian the Good.
- [Professor Haddock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/professor_haddock.md): A scholar or scientist appearing in later books.
- [Viscount Cléna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/viscount_clena.md): A nobleman involved in political and social affairs.
- [General Panther](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/general_panther.md): A military general in the later political conflicts.
- [Vulcanmould](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/vulcanmould.md): An under-emiral known for loyalty and service.
- [Madame Clarence](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/madame_clarence.md): Mother of Eveline Clarence, hostess of a social salon.
- [St. Catherine of Alexandria](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/st_catherine_of_alexandria.md): A saint referenced in visions or religious contexts.
- [President Formose](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/president_formose.md): A president involved in the judicial or political system.
- [Chaussepied](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/chaussepied.md): A judge in the Supreme Court, involved in the Colomban trial.
- [Professor Obnubile](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/professor_obnubile.md): A scholar who travels to Penguinia in the medieval period.
- [Larrivée](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/larrivee.md): A socialist comrade active in political circles.
- [Bulloch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/bulloch.md): A monk appearing in the medieval narrative.
- [Giles Birdcatcher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/giles_birdcatcher.md): A minor character in the early or medieval sections.
- [Margaritone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/margaritone.md): An artist or visionary in the medieval period.
- [Brother Samuel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/brother_samuel.md): A monk or religious figure in the early books.
- [Prince Adélestan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/prince_adelestan.md): A prince of the Boscénos family, involved in politics.
- [Queen Crucha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/queen_crucha.md): A queen in the medieval period, wife of Draco the Great.
- [Pariler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/pariler.md): A minor character in social or political scenes.
- [Aegidius Aucupis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/aegidius_aucupis.md): A character from the medieval period, possibly a merchant.
- [Maniflore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/maniflore.md): A socialist character involved in political movements.
- [Regimental](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/regimental.md): A monk or religious figure in the early books.
- [M. de La Trumelle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/de_la_trumelle.md): A minor noble or official in social scenes.
- [La Trinité](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/la_trinite.md): A religious figure or place personified.
- [M. Blampignon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/m_blampignon.md): A minor character in social or political contexts.
- [Morio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/morio.md): A minor character in the medieval or later sections.
- [MacSilly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/macsilly.md): A revered figure, possibly a monk or scholar.
- [Cécile](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/cecile.md): A minor female character in social scenes.
- [Edward Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/edward_martin.md): A minor character appearing in later books.
- [Jacquot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/jacquot.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or child.
- [St. Riok](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/st_riok.md): A saint referenced in religious contexts.
- [Count de Maubec](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/count_de_maubec.md): A count involved in the Affair of the Eighty Thousand Trusses of Hay.
- [Brother Marbodius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/brother_marbodius.md): A monk who descends into hell in a vision.
- [Conils](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/conils.md): A minor character in the medieval narrative.
- [Robin Mielleux](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/robin_mielleux.md): A minor character in social or political scenes.
- [Van Julep](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/van_julep.md): A general in the later military conflicts.
- [Gratien](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/gratien.md): A minor character in social or domestic contexts.
- [Gal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/gal.md): A saint referenced in religious contexts.
- [St. Samson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/st_samson.md): A saint referenced in religious contexts.
- [Magis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/magis.md): A minor character in the medieval or later sections.
- [M. Bigourd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/m_bigourd.md): A minor character in social or political scenes.
- [Master Nicholas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/master_nicholas.md): A minor character, possibly a craftsman or servant.
- [M. Barbotan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/m_barbotan.md): A minor character in social or political scenes.
- [Chiron](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/chiron.md): A mythological figure referenced in allegory.
- [Gaspar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/gaspar.md): A minor character in the medieval or later sections.
- [Pierre Mille](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/penguin_island_se/characters/pierre_mille.md): A minor character in social or political contexts.

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