# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by Daphne du Maurier.

- [Narrator (First Person)](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_12_se/characters/narrator_1.md): The first-person narrator and focal character of several stories, often reflecting on personal experiences.
- [Narrator (Second Person)](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_12_se/characters/narrator_2.md): A second-person narrative voice addressing the reader or a character directly.
- [The Woman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_12_se/characters/the_woman.md): A central female character appearing across multiple stories, often unnamed.
- [Nurse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_12_se/characters/nurse.md): A nurse character who appears in several stories, providing care or commentary.
- [Bridget](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_12_se/characters/bridget.md): A recurring female character, possibly a maid or companion.
- [Blonde Heroine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_12_se/characters/blonde_heroine.md): A stereotypical blonde heroine appearing in a story-within-a-story or parody.
- [Kate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_12_se/characters/kate.md): A named female character with 15 proper mentions, likely a love interest or friend.
- [Nanny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_12_se/characters/nanny_nan.md): An older caretaker or nanny figure in one of the stories.
- [Austin Seven](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_12_se/characters/austin_seven.md): A personified car that plays a role in a story, treated as a character.
- [Darling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_12_se/characters/darling.md): A character referred to as Darling, possibly a nickname or term of endearment.
- [Monkton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_12_se/characters/monkton.md): A named male character with five mentions, likely a minor role.
- [Mrs. John Pearce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_12_se/characters/mrs_john_pearce.md): A married woman mentioned briefly, possibly a background character.

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