Short Fiction · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Short Fiction by Daphne du Maurier.
Narrator (First Person)
major
Also known as I, me, myself, mine
The first-person narrator and focal character of several stories, often reflecting on personal experiences.
Narrator (Second Person)
major
Also known as you, yourself, d'you
A second-person narrative voice addressing the reader or a character directly.
The Woman
major
Also known as The woman, hers, your
A central female character appearing across multiple stories, often unnamed.
Nurse
supporting
Also known as Nurse, herself
A nurse character who appears in several stories, providing care or commentary.
Bridget
supporting
Also known as Bridget, herself
A recurring female character, possibly a maid or companion.
Blonde Heroine
minor
Also known as the blonde heroine
A stereotypical blonde heroine appearing in a story-within-a-story or parody.
Kate
supporting
A named female character with 15 proper mentions, likely a love interest or friend.
Nanny
minor
Also known as Nan
An older caretaker or nanny figure in one of the stories.
Austin Seven
minor
Also known as our, their
A personified car that plays a role in a story, treated as a character.
Darling
minor
A character referred to as Darling, possibly a nickname or term of endearment.
Monkton
minor
A named male character with five mentions, likely a minor role.
Mrs. John Pearce
minor
Also known as John
A married woman mentioned briefly, possibly a background character.