Character guide

Anne Elliot

major

Also known as Anne, Miss Elliot, Miss Anne Elliot, Anne haggard, Miss Anne

The protagonist, a thoughtful and gentle woman who reconnects with a former love.

Captain Frederick Wentworth

major

Also known as Captain Wentworth, Wentworth, Frederick Wentworth, Frederick, IX Captain Wentworth

A naval officer and Anne's former fiancé, now wealthy and seeking a wife.

Sir Walter Elliot

supporting

Also known as Walter Elliot, Sir Walter, the Sir Walter Elliot, Walter, Elliot, XV Sir Walter

Anne's vain and spendthrift father, obsessed with rank and appearance.

Elizabeth Elliot

supporting

Also known as Elizabeth

Anne's older sister, proud and self-centered, who manages the household.

Mary Musgrove

supporting

Also known as Mary, Lady Mary Grierson, Old Lady Mary Maclean, Mary M⸺.

Anne's younger sister, hypochondriac and self-absorbed, married to Charles Musgrove.

Lady Russell

supporting

Also known as Lady Elliot, Mr. Elliot, the future Lady Elliot, Jealousy of Mr. Elliot

Anne's godmother and trusted friend, who advised against her engagement to Wentworth.

Charles Musgrove

supporting

Also known as Charles, Little Charles, Musgrove, Charles Hayter, Hayter, cousin Charles

Mary's husband, a good-natured country gentleman and father of two boys.

Louisa Musgrove

supporting

Also known as Louisa, the youngest Miss Musgrove, Louisa Musgrove, Miss Musgrove, dear Miss Louisa, dear Louisa

A lively and headstrong young woman who catches Wentworth's attention.

Henrietta Musgrove

supporting

Also known as Henrietta

Louisa's older sister, gentle and in love with Charles Hayter.

Captain Benwick

supporting

Also known as a Captain Benwick, Benwick, James Benwick

A melancholy naval officer mourning his fiancée, who later finds new love.

Admiral Croft

supporting

Also known as the Admiral, Admiral, an Admiral Croft, Admiral Croft, the admiral

A kind naval officer who rents Kellynch Hall from Sir Walter.

Mrs. Croft

supporting

Also known as Mrs. Croft

Wentworth's sister, a sensible and cheerful woman who travels with her husband.

Mrs. Smith

supporting

Also known as A Mrs. Smith, Dear Smith

Anne's former schoolmate, now a poor widow living in Bath.

Mr. Elliot

supporting

Also known as Elliot, the Elliot

Sir Walter's heir, a charming but calculating man who pursues Anne.

Mrs. Clay

supporting

Also known as poor Mrs. Clay, a Mrs. Clay

A scheming widow who ingratiates herself with Sir Walter and Elizabeth.

Captain Harville

supporting

Also known as Harville, Captain, Poor Harville

A naval officer and friend of Wentworth, living in Lyme with his family.

Mrs. Harville

minor

Also known as Harville

Captain Harville's wife, a kind and hospitable woman.

Mr. Musgrove

minor

Also known as Mr. and Mrs. Musgrove, good Mrs. Musgrove

The father of Charles, Henrietta, and Louisa, a wealthy landowner.

Mrs. Musgrove

minor

Also known as Mr. and Mrs. Musgrove, good Mrs. Musgrove

The mother of the Musgrove children, kind and sentimental.

Charles Hayter

minor

Also known as Charles, Hayter, cousin Charles

A clergyman and cousin to the Musgroves, in love with Henrietta.

Lady Dalrymple

minor

Also known as the Dowager Viscountess Dalrymple, Dowager Viscountess Dalrymple

A wealthy and titled relative of the Elliots, courted by Sir Walter.

Mr. Shepherd

minor

Also known as II Mr. Shepherd, Shepherd

Sir Walter's lawyer and agent, who arranges the lease of Kellynch.

Colonel Wallis

minor

Also known as a Colonel Wallis, Colonel Wallis

A friend of Mr. Elliot in Bath, part of the social circle.

Mrs. Wallis

minor

Also known as the beautiful Mrs. Wallis

Colonel Wallis's wife, known for her beauty and social grace.

Nurse Rooke

minor

Also known as Mrs. Rooke, Rooke

A nurse who attends Mrs. Smith and shares gossip from Bath society.

Dick Musgrove

minor

Also known as a thickheaded , unfeeling , unprofitable Dick Musgrove, Dick, poor Dick

The deceased son of Mr. and Mrs. Musgrove, briefly served under Wentworth.

Dr. Shirley

minor

Also known as good Dr. Shirley, Dr.

The elderly clergyman of Uppercross, whose living Charles Hayter hopes to inherit.

Mrs. Shirley

minor

Dr. Shirley's wife, who is in poor health.

Miss Carteret

minor

Also known as the Honourable Miss Carteret

Lady Dalrymple's daughter, part of the high society in Bath.

Sir Basil Morley

minor

Also known as Sir Basil

A baronet mentioned as a potential suitor for Elizabeth.

Admiral Baldwin

minor

A naval acquaintance mentioned in passing.

Penelope

minor

A friend of Mrs. Smith, mentioned in her backstory.

Miss Atkinson

minor

A friend of the Musgrove sisters, mentioned briefly.

James Benwick

minor

Captain Benwick's full name, used in formal contexts.

Fanny

minor

Also known as Poor Fanny

A deceased friend of Mrs. Smith, mentioned in her story.

Edward

minor

A servant or minor acquaintance, mentioned briefly.

Jemima

minor

A servant at Uppercross, mentioned in passing.

Sophia

minor

Also known as Sophy

Mrs. Croft's first name, used by her brother Wentworth.

Sir Archibald Drew

minor

Also known as Poor old Sir Archibald

An elderly baronet mentioned in a letter from Mr. Elliot.

Miss Hamilton

minor

Mrs. Smith's maiden name, used in backstory.