# She Stoops to Conquer — Character guide

> Key figures in She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith.

- [Mr. Marlow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/she_stoops_to_conquer_se/characters/mr_marlow.md): A bashful young gentleman who mistakes Hardcastle's house for an inn.
- [Miss Hardcastle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/she_stoops_to_conquer_se/characters/miss_hardcastle.md): The clever daughter of Mr. Hardcastle, who disguises herself as a barmaid.
- [Mr. Hardcastle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/she_stoops_to_conquer_se/characters/mr_hardcastle.md): A country gentleman who loves old-fashioned hospitality and his daughter Kate.
- [Mrs. Hardcastle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/she_stoops_to_conquer_se/characters/mrs_hardcastle.md): Hardcastle's wife, doting on her son Tony and scheming for wealth.
- [Tony Lumpkin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/she_stoops_to_conquer_se/characters/tony_lumpkin.md): A mischievous, spoiled country lad who enjoys playing tricks on everyone.
- [Hastings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/she_stoops_to_conquer_se/characters/hastings.md): Marlow's friend, in love with Miss Neville and aiding her escape.
- [Miss Neville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/she_stoops_to_conquer_se/characters/miss_neville.md): Mrs. Hardcastle's ward, in love with Hastings and seeking her inheritance.
- [Sir Charles Marlow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/she_stoops_to_conquer_se/characters/sir_charles_marlow.md): Marlow's father, an old friend of Mr. Hardcastle who arrives to settle matters.
- [Diggory](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/she_stoops_to_conquer_se/characters/diggory.md): A servant in the Hardcastle household, often confused by the goings-on.
- [Pimple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/she_stoops_to_conquer_se/characters/pimple.md): A maid in the Hardcastle household, assisting Kate in her disguise.
- [Landlord](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/she_stoops_to_conquer_se/characters/landlord.md): The actual innkeeper at the Three Pigeons, where Tony hangs out.
- [Roger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/she_stoops_to_conquer_se/characters/roger.md): A servant who delivers messages and appears briefly.
- [George Brooks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/she_stoops_to_conquer_se/characters/george_brooks.md): A minor character mentioned in passing, possibly a local acquaintance.
- [A Doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/she_stoops_to_conquer_se/characters/doctor.md): A physician briefly referenced but not appearing on stage.

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