# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by E. M. Forster.

- [Harold](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/harold.md): A central male character, often referred to as Harold or Harry, involved in key plot events.
- [Miss Raby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/miss_raby.md): A focal female character whose perspective drives much of the narrative.
- [Vashti](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/vashti.md): A central female character, likely a protagonist in one of the stories.
- [Michael](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/michael.md): A recurring male character, sometimes called Micky, involved in multiple storylines.
- [Mildred Peaslake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/mildred_peaslake.md): A supporting female character, often addressed as Dear Mildred.
- [Miss Beaumont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/miss_beaumont.md): A focal female character whose thoughts and actions are central to the story.
- [the boy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/the_boy.md): A young male character, often referred to simply as the boy, with a significant role.
- [Mr. Lucas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/mr_lucas.md): A fastidious older gentleman who experiences a transformative journey.
- [Colonel Leyland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/colonel_leyland.md): A military man who appears in social settings and interacts with other characters.
- [Mr. Harcourt Worters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/mr_harcourt_worters.md): A well-to-do gentleman, often called Harcourt, involved in social dynamics.
- [Mr. Bons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/mr_bons.md): A character who appears in a story about a celestial omnibus.
- [Gennaro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/gennaro.md): An Italian character, possibly a local, who interacts with visitors.
- [Eustace](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/eustace.md): A young man who experiences a panic in the Italian countryside.
- [Feo Ginori](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/feo_ginori.md): An Italian character, likely a local, with a narrative presence.
- [Sir Edwin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/sir_edwin.md): A titled gentleman who appears in social contexts.
- [Ethel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/ethel.md): A female character with a limited but named presence.
- [Mr. Andrews](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/mr_andrews.md): A character who embarks on a spiritual journey after death.
- [Ford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/ford.md): A character named Ford, involved in a story about coordination.
- [Miss Haddon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/miss_haddon.md): A female character who appears in social settings.
- [Jack Ford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/jack_ford.md): A troubled young man, often called Jack, with a narrative arc.
- [Giuseppe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/giuseppe.md): An Italian character, likely a servant or local.
- [Mr. Leyland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/mr_leyland.md): A character who appears in a story, sometimes found asleep.
- [Miss Eliza Dimbleby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/miss_eliza_dimbleby.md): A female character, sometimes called Elizabeth, with a minor role.
- [Lady Peaslake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/lady_peaslake.md): A titled female character, mother of Mildred Peaslake.
- [Adam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/adam.md): A male character with a limited but named presence.
- [Mr. Sandbach](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/mr_sandbach.md): A kind gentleman who appears in a story about a panic.
- [Rose](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/rose.md): A female character, sometimes called Poor Rose, with a minor role.
- [Emily](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/emily.md): A female character with a limited but named presence.
- [Kuno](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/kuno.md): A character in the story The Machine Stops, son of Vashti.
- [Evelyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/evelyn.md): A female character with a limited but named presence.
- [Signora Cantù](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/signora_cantu.md): An Italian female character, likely a local resident.
- [Mrs. Worters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/mrs_worters.md): An older female character, mother of Harcourt Worters.
- [Janet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/janet.md): A female character with a limited but named presence.
- [Lilian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/lilian.md): A female character with a limited but named presence.
- [Catherine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/catherine.md): A female character with a limited but named presence.
- [the Faun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/the_faun.md): A mythical creature who appears in a story set in Italy.
- [Mrs. Forman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/mrs_forman.md): A female character with a limited but named presence.
- [Mr. Graham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/mr_graham.md): A character who appears in a story, noted as fortunate.
- [Miss Mary Robinson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/miss_mary_robinson.md): A female character with a limited but named presence.
- [Marie Louise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/marie_louise.md): A female character with a limited but named presence.
- [Mr. Inskip](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/mr_inskip.md): A male character with a limited but named presence.
- [Helen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/helen.md): A female character with a limited but named presence.
- [Signora Scafetti](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/signora_scafetti.md): An Italian female character, likely a local resident.
- [Dear Tommy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/dear_tommy.md): A male character, often addressed as Dear Tommy.
- [the Machine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/the_machine.md): The central technological entity in The Machine Stops.
- [Eustazio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/eustazio.md): An Italian character with a limited but named presence.
- [Mother](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/mother.md): A maternal figure with a limited but named presence.
- [the Siren](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/the_siren.md): A mythical creature central to The Story of the Siren.
- [Dearest Edwin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/dearest_edwin.md): A male character, often addressed as Dearest Edwin.
- [Dolores](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/dolores.md): A female character with a limited but named presence.
- [Violet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/violet.md): A female character with a limited but named presence.
- [Caterina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/caterina.md): An Italian female character with a limited presence.
- [the Miss Robinsons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/miss_robinsons.md): A pair of sisters with a limited but named presence.
- [Signor Cantù](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/signor_cantu.md): An Italian male character, likely a local resident.
- [Enid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/enid.md): A female character with a limited but named presence.
- [Vorta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/vorta.md): A character with a limited but named presence.
- [Jane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/jane.md): A female character with a limited but named presence.
- [the Peaslakes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/the_peaslakes.md): A family group with a limited but named presence.
- [Mrs. Popham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/mrs_popham.md): A female character with a limited but named presence.
- [Papa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/papa.md): A paternal figure with a limited but named presence.
- [Margaret](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/margaret.md): A female character with a limited but named presence.

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