# Poetry — Character guide

> Key figures in Poetry by Ambrose Bierce.

- [Unknown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/unknown_narrator.md): The primary narrator or focal character, often addressed in first and second person.
- [Estee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/estee.md): A recurring character, often addressed directly in the narrative.
- [William Perry Peters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/william_perry_peters.md): A named character with significant proper mentions and narrative presence.
- [Sharon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/sharon.md): A character referred to as a rogue, with substantial mention count.
- [Frank Pixley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/frank_pixley.md): A word-warrior character with frequent appearances and direct address.
- [Sam Chamberlain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/sam_chamberlain.md): A character appearing under multiple names, with sustained narrative role.
- [John Ericsson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/john_ericsson.md): A historical figure who appears as a character in the narrative.
- [George Perry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/george_perry.md): A character with frequent mentions and direct address.
- [Picklepip](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/picklepip.md): A character described with various epithets, appearing regularly.
- [De Young](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/de_young.md): A named character with proper mentions and narrative presence.
- [Stanford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/stanford.md): A character associated with reconciliation, appearing frequently.
- [Saint Peter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/saint_peter.md): A biblical figure appearing as a character in the narrative.
- [James McMillan Shafter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/james_mcmillan_shafter.md): A character with a descriptive epithet and narrative role.
- [Greer Harrison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/greer_harrison.md): A character appearing with both first and last names.
- [Waterman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/waterman.md): A named character with proper mentions and narrative presence.
- [Deacon Fitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/deacon_fitch.md): A deacon character with recurring appearances.
- [The Lost Colonel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/the_lost_colonel.md): A character referred to as the Lost Colonel, with narrative role.
- [Enoch Arden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/enoch_arden.md): A character based on the literary figure, appearing in the narrative.
- [Mike de Young](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/mike_de_young.md): A named character with proper mentions and narrative presence.
- [Mr. Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/mr_wilson.md): A character described as thrifty, with recurring appearances.
- [Professor Gayley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/professor_gayley.md): A troubadour professor character with narrative role.
- [Old Nick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/old_nick.md): A character representing the devil, with proper mentions.
- [Judge Murphy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/judge_murphy.md): A judge character with recurring appearances.
- [Hans Pietro Shanahan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/hans_pietro_shanahan.md): A named character with narrative presence.
- [The Master](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/the_master.md): A character referred to as the Master, with direct address.
- [Emancipated Woman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/emancipated_woman.md): A character representing the emancipated woman, with narrative role.
- [Arthur McEwen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/arthur_mcewen.md): A named character with proper mentions and narrative presence.
- [Captain Purvis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/captain_purvis.md): A captain character with recurring appearances.
- [Benson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/benson.md): A named character with narrative presence.
- [Mahatma Holden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/mahatma_holden.md): A character referred to as Mahatma, with narrative role.
- [Jove](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/jove.md): A mythological figure appearing as a character.
- [Mark Boruck](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/mark_boruck.md): A named character with multiple aliases and narrative presence.
- [John Jackson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/john_jackson.md): A veteran character with recurring appearances.
- [Eve](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/eve.md): A biblical figure appearing as a character.
- [Tom Carew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/tom_carew.md): A named character with narrative presence.
- [Bonynge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/bonynge.md): A character described as great, with narrative role.
- [Morgan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/morgan.md): A character associated with a wasted life, with narrative presence.
- [Jay Gould](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/jay_gould.md): A historical figure appearing as a character.
- [Pegasus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/pegasus.md): A mythological creature appearing as a character.
- [Great Gorham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/great_gorham.md): A character described as great, with narrative role.
- [Jack Satan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/jack_satan.md): A character representing Satan, with proper mentions.
- [Leland Stanford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/leland_stanford.md): A historical figure appearing as a character.
- [Needleson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/needleson.md): A named character with narrative presence.
- [Pixley Pasha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/pixley_pasha.md): A character with a pasha title, with narrative role.
- [Gentle Pilgrim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/gentle_pilgrim.md): A character referred to as a gentle pilgrim, with direct address.
- [El Capitan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/el_capitan.md): A character with a Spanish title, with narrative presence.
- [Boss Shepherd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/boss_shepherd.md): A character referred to as Boss or Shepherd, with narrative role.
- [Bill Bartlett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/bill_bartlett.md): A doctor character with narrative presence.
- [Porter Ashe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/porter_ashe.md): A character described as great, with narrative role.
- [Towser](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/towser.md): A named character with narrative presence.
- [The Judge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/the_judge.md): A generic judge character with recurring appearances.
- [Gabriel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/gabriel.md): A biblical figure appearing as a character.
- [Beauty John](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/beauty_john.md): A character referred to as Beauty or St. John, with narrative role.
- [Death](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/death.md): A personification of death appearing as a character.
- [Mother Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/mother_jones.md): A character referred to as Mother Jones, with narrative presence.
- [Salvini](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/salvini.md): A character described as great, with narrative role.
- [The Retrospective Bird](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/the_retrospective_bird.md): A bird character with narrative presence.
- [Editor Owen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/editor_owen.md): An editor character with narrative presence.
- [Genius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/genius.md): A personification of genius appearing as a character.
- [Pat Satan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/pat_satan.md): A character representing Satan, with narrative role.
- [Justice Jack Doe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/justice_jack_doe.md): A justice character with narrative presence.
- [Long Mary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/long_mary.md): A character with a descriptive name, with narrative role.
- [Playwright Saint Peter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/playwright_saint_peter.md): A playwright version of Saint Peter, with narrative role.
- [McAllister](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/mc_allister.md): A named character with narrative presence.
- [Father Adam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/father_adam.md): A biblical figure appearing as a character.
- [Jonas Bimm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/jonas_bimm.md): A named character with narrative presence.
- [Old Father Christmas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/old_father_christmas.md): A personification of Christmas appearing as a character.
- [Dear Governor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/dear_governor.md): A governor character with direct address.
- [Dr. Charles O'Donnell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/dr_charles_o_donnell.md): A doctor character with narrative presence.
- [Juror Simpson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/juror_simpson.md): A juror character with narrative presence.
- [Nero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/nero.md): A historical figure appearing as a character.
- [Fame](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/fame.md): A personification of fame appearing as a character.
- [Christ](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/poetry_se/characters/christ.md): A biblical figure appearing as a character.

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