Plague of Pythons · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Plague of Pythons by Frederik Pohl.
Chandler
major
Also known as IV Chandler, V Chandler, IX Chandler, XIV Chandler, XV Chandler, Gingerly Chandler, Tardily Chandler, Chandler's
The narrator and focal character, a man caught in a plague-induced dystopia.
Rosalie Pan
major
Also known as Rosie
A woman connected to Chandler, often referred to with affection.
John Hsi
major
Also known as John, Hsi
A key figure in the unfolding events, possibly an antagonist.
The Girl
major
A mysterious young woman who appears early and is central to the plot.
Koitska
supporting
Also known as the exec Koitska
An executive or authority figure in the plague-ridden society.
Guy
supporting
Also known as Evidently Guy, Uncle Guy, So Guy
A character referred to as Uncle Guy, possibly a relative or mentor.
Peggy Flershem
supporting
Also known as Margot, Meg
A woman with multiple names, involved in the narrative.
The Judge
supporting
A judicial figure presiding over events in the story.
Ellen Braisted
minor
Also known as Ellen
A named female character with a limited but notable role.
Mrs. Porter
minor
A woman who appears as a narrator or focal character briefly.
Walter
minor
A minor character with a few mentions.
Dr. Palmer
minor
A doctor appearing in the narrative.
Jack Souther
minor
Also known as Jack, Souther
A named character with a small role.
Meggie
minor
A minor character, possibly a variant of Peggy.
Judge Ellithorp
minor
A specific judge named in the story.
Orphalese
minor
Also known as the Orphalese, eight Orphalese, O Orphalese
A group or entity referenced in the narrative.
Bert
minor
A minor character with a few mentions.
Andrei
minor
Also known as No Andrei
A named character, possibly a false lead.
Tripler
minor
A character mentioned by name.
Bradley
minor
A minor character with a few mentions.
Linton
minor
A named character with limited presence.
Sergeant Grantz
minor
Also known as Grantz
A military figure in the story.
Stranger
minor
An unnamed stranger who appears briefly.
Kahlil Gibran
minor
Also known as Gibran
A historical figure referenced in the text.
Hanrahan
minor
A minor character with a single mention.
