# Poetry — Character guide

> Key figures in Poetry by C. S. Lewis.

- [Dymer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_3_se/characters/dymer.md): The protagonist and focal character of the narrative poem.
- [the Master](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_3_se/characters/the_master.md): A mysterious authority figure who influences Dymer's world.
- [Bran](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_3_se/characters/bran.md): A character encountered by Dymer on his journey.
- [Joy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_3_se/characters/joy.md): A figure of desire and inspiration for Dymer.
- [Despoina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_3_se/characters/despoina.md): A female character with a brief but significant role.
- [Mother](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_3_se/characters/mother.md): Dymer's mother, mentioned in his backstory.

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