# Phoebe, Junior — Character guide

> Key figures in Phoebe, Junior by Margaret Oliphant.

- [Reginald May](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/reginald_may.md): A clever young clergyman and scholar, central to the plot.
- [Phoebe Tozer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/phoebe_tozer.md): The determined and clever heroine, daughter of a wealthy tradesman.
- [Ursula May](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/ursula_may.md): Reginald's gentle and pious sister, a key figure in the parsonage.
- [Clarence Copperhead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/clarence_copperhead.md): A wealthy and self-absorbed young man, a rival for Phoebe's affections.
- [Phoebe Beecham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/phoebe_beecham.md): A former friend of Phoebe Tozer, now married and struggling.
- [Janey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/janey.md): A lively and outspoken young woman in the Tozer circle.
- [Mr. Northcote](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/mr_northcote.md): A reserved and scholarly clergyman, a friend of Reginald May.
- [Cotsdean](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/cotsdean.md): A struggling clerk who becomes entangled in financial troubles.
- [Mrs. Tom Tozer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/mrs_tom_tozer.md): Phoebe's mother, a practical and ambitious woman.
- [Mrs. Sam Hurst](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/mrs_sam_hurst.md): A gossipy and meddling acquaintance of the Tozer family.
- [Sir Robert Dorset](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/sir_robert_dorset.md): A baronet and gentleman farmer, father of the Dorset sisters.
- [Cousin Anne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/cousin_anne.md): A kind and gentle cousin of the May family.
- [Cousin Sophy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/cousin_sophy.md): A cousin of the May family, more worldly than Anne.
- [Miss Beecham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/miss_beecham.md): An elderly relative of the Beecham family.
- [Sophy Dorset](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/sophy_dorset.md): One of the Dorset sisters, known for her pride.
- [Horace Northcote](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/horace_northcote.md): A pompous and self-important young clergyman.
- [Old Mr. Tozer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/old_mr_tozer.md): Phoebe's grandfather, a wealthy and opinionated tradesman.
- [Reverend Mr. Beecham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/reverend_mr_beecham.md): A clergyman, husband of young Mrs. Beecham.
- [Johnnie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/johnnie.md): A young boy, possibly a servant or relative.
- [Samuel Tozer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/samuel_tozer.md): A member of the Tozer family, possibly Phoebe's brother.
- [James](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/james.md): A servant or minor character in the story.
- [Amy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/amy.md): A young girl, possibly a May family member.
- [Miss May](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/miss_may.md): An older unmarried daughter of the May family.
- [Lady Weston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/lady_weston.md): A local aristocrat mentioned in society.
- [Mrs. Pigeon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/mrs_pigeon.md): A minor character, possibly a housekeeper.
- [Holden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/holden.md): A minor character, possibly a tradesman.
- [Mrs. May](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/phoebe_junior_se/characters/mrs_may.md): The mother of the May family, deceased before the story.

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