Revolving Lights · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Revolving Lights by Dorothy M. Richardson.
Miriam
major
Also known as Mira, Dear old Mira, Catholic Miriam, Dear Miriam
Central character, often the focal point of the narrative, reflecting on life and relationships.
Alma
major
A significant presence in Miriam's life, involved in the central emotional and social dynamics.
Michael Shatov
supporting
Also known as Michael, Little Michael
A recurring character with intellectual and personal connections to the main circle.
Miss Prout
supporting
Also known as Poor Miss Prout
A recurring figure in the social milieu, often observed by the narrator.
Hypo
supporting
Also known as Kind Hypo
A close associate of the main characters, involved in their personal and intellectual exchanges.
Madame Lintoff
supporting
Also known as Lintoff, Madame
A notable figure in the social circle, with connections to the Lintoff family.
Eleanor Dear
supporting
Also known as Eleanor, Poor Eleanor
A recurring character in the narrative, part of the central social group.
The Lintoffs
minor
Also known as Lintoffs
A family unit that appears as a collective presence in the social setting.
Mr. Hancock
minor
A named individual who appears in the narrative, likely within the social circle.
Mrs. Browning
minor
A named character, possibly a reference or a minor figure in the story.
Sarah
minor
A named character with a limited but distinct presence in the narrative.
Christ
minor
Referenced as a figure of contemplation, not a physical character.
Engström
minor
A named individual who appears in the narrative, possibly a visitor or acquaintance.
L'Allegro
minor
A literary or artistic reference, not a physical character.
Dr. Salem Oldfield
minor
Also known as Oldfield, Dr. Oldfield
A professional figure, likely a doctor, with a minor role in the narrative.
The Puritans
minor
A historical or cultural group referenced, not individual characters.
Reich
minor
A named individual, possibly a reference or minor character.
Tommy Babington
minor
Also known as Tommy
A named character with a limited but distinct presence.
Dr. Winchester
minor
A professional figure, likely a doctor, with a minor role.
Dickens
minor
A literary reference, not a physical character.
Rodkin
minor
A named individual with a minor presence in the narrative.
Edna Prout
minor
Also known as Edna
A named character, possibly related to Miss Prout, with a minor role.
The Grimshaws
minor
A family or group referenced in the narrative.
Taylor
minor
Also known as little Taylor
A named character with a limited presence.
The Old Servant
minor
A servant figure who appears in the household setting.
Susan
minor
A named character with a minor role.
The Lycurgans
minor
A group or family referenced in the narrative.
The Specks
minor
Also known as the revived Specks
A group or family referenced in the narrative.
Harriett
minor
A named character with a minor presence.
Mr. Simpson
minor
Also known as Simpson
A named character with a minor role.
The Taylors
minor
A family or group referenced in the narrative.
Mr. Graham
minor
A named character with a minor presence.
Mr. Leyton
minor
Also known as Leyton
A named character with a minor role.
Sigerson
minor
Also known as the Veoleena Sigerson
A named character with a minor presence.
Mrs. Bailey
minor
A named character with a minor role.
Mrs. Sloan-Paget
minor
Also known as Mrs. Paget
A named character with a minor presence.
Belinda
minor
A named character with a minor role.
The Russians
minor
Also known as inactive Russians
A group referenced in the narrative, not individual characters.
The Jews
minor
A group referenced in the narrative, not individual characters.
Miss Waugh
minor
A named character with a minor presence.
Captain Gradoff
minor
A named character with a minor role.
Beethoven
minor
A historical reference, not a physical character.
Dora
minor
A named character with a minor presence.
Tolstoy
minor
A historical reference, not a physical character.
Mrs. Stetson
minor
A named character with a minor role.
Mrs. Drake
minor
A named character with a minor presence.
George Fox
minor
Also known as George
A historical reference, not a physical character.
Bach
minor
A historical reference, not a physical character.
