# Plague of Pythons — Character guide

> Key figures in Plague of Pythons by Frederik Pohl.

- [Chandler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_of_pythons_se/characters/chandler.md): The narrator and focal character, a man caught in a plague-induced dystopia.
- [Rosalie Pan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_of_pythons_se/characters/rosalie_pan.md): A woman connected to Chandler, often referred to with affection.
- [John Hsi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_of_pythons_se/characters/john_hsi.md): A key figure in the unfolding events, possibly an antagonist.
- [The Girl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_of_pythons_se/characters/the_girl.md): A mysterious young woman who appears early and is central to the plot.
- [Koitska](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_of_pythons_se/characters/koitska.md): An executive or authority figure in the plague-ridden society.
- [Guy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_of_pythons_se/characters/guy.md): A character referred to as Uncle Guy, possibly a relative or mentor.
- [Peggy Flershem](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_of_pythons_se/characters/peggy_flershem.md): A woman with multiple names, involved in the narrative.
- [The Judge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_of_pythons_se/characters/the_judge.md): A judicial figure presiding over events in the story.
- [Ellen Braisted](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_of_pythons_se/characters/ellen_braisted.md): A named female character with a limited but notable role.
- [Mrs. Porter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_of_pythons_se/characters/mrs_porter.md): A woman who appears as a narrator or focal character briefly.
- [Meggie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_of_pythons_se/characters/meggie.md): A minor character, possibly a variant of Peggy.
- [Orphalese](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_of_pythons_se/characters/orphalese.md): A group or entity referenced in the narrative.
- [Andrei](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_of_pythons_se/characters/andrei.md): A named character, possibly a false lead.
- [Linton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_of_pythons_se/characters/linton.md): A named character with limited presence.
- [Stranger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_of_pythons_se/characters/stranger.md): An unnamed stranger who appears briefly.
- [Kahlil Gibran](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_of_pythons_se/characters/kahlil_gibran.md): A historical figure referenced in the text.
- [Hanrahan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_of_pythons_se/characters/hanrahan.md): A minor character with a single mention.

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