Pudd’nhead Wilson · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Pudd’nhead Wilson by Mark Twain.
Tom Driscoll
major
Also known as Marse Driscoll, Marse Tom Driscoll, young Tom Driscoll, Young Tom Driscoll, Thomas à Becket Driscoll, Thomas à Becket, Tommy
A spoiled young man raised as white, secretly of mixed race, central to the plot.
Roxana
major
Also known as Roxy, old Roxy
Tom's enslaved mother who switches the babies, driving the story's conflict.
Pudd'nhead Wilson
major
Also known as David Wilson, Mr. David Wilson, young Wilson, Mr. Wilson, Dave Wilson, Dave, Misto Wilson
An eccentric lawyer and amateur fingerprint expert who solves the mystery.
Chambers
supporting
Also known as Valet de Chambers
The switched child raised as a slave, later revealed as the true heir.
Judge Driscoll
supporting
Also known as the Judge, the old Judge, York Leicester Driscoll, Old Driscoll
Tom's wealthy uncle and guardian, a respected town figure.
Count Luigi
supporting
Also known as Luigi
One of the Italian twin noblemen visiting Dawson's Landing.
Count Angelo Capello
supporting
Also known as Angelo Capello, Angelo
The other Italian twin, mild-mannered and religious.
Pembroke Howard
minor
Also known as Howard
A lawyer and friend of Judge Driscoll, involved in the duel.
Constable Blake
minor
Also known as Blake
The town constable who investigates the murder.
Mrs. Rachel Pratt
minor
Also known as Mrs. Pratt, Pratt
A kind woman who helps Roxana after her return.
Rowena
minor
A young woman briefly courted by Tom.
Aunt Patsy Cooper
minor
Also known as Aunt Patsy, Patsy Cooper, Patsy
A local woman who hosts the twins and others.
Mrs. Percy Driscoll
minor
Also known as Percy Driscoll
Tom's mother, who dies early in the story.
John Buckstone
minor
Also known as Buckstone
A local politician and friend of Judge Driscoll.
Dawson
minor
The founder of Dawson's Landing, mentioned in the town's name.
William Hicks
minor
A minor character mentioned in passing.
Justice Robinson
minor
Also known as Mr. Justice Robinson
A local justice involved in legal proceedings.
Sally Jackson
minor
Also known as Jackson
A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
Jim Bangs
minor
A minor character in the town.
