# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by Gustave Flaubert.

- [Saint Julian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/saint_julian.md): A nobleman cursed to kill his parents, who later becomes a holy hermit and hospitaller.
- [Félicité](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/felicite.md): A devoted servant whose life is marked by simple faith and love for a parrot.
- [Madame Aubain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/madame_aubain.md): Félicité's employer, a widowed middle-class woman with two children.
- [Herod Antipas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/herod_antipas.md): Tetrarch of Galilee, conflicted ruler hosting a banquet for his enemies.
- [Herodias](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/herodias.md): Wife of Herod Antipas, vengeful against John the Baptist.
- [Loulou](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/loulou.md): Félicité's beloved pet parrot, a central symbol of her devotion.
- [Virginia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/virginia.md): Madame Aubain's daughter, who dies young and is mourned by Félicité.
- [Mannaeus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/mannaeus.md): A Jewish soldier and confidant of Herodias, involved in palace intrigue.
- [Vitellius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/vitellius.md): Roman proconsul who visits Herod Antipas's palace.
- [Madame Lormeau](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/madame_lormeau.md): A neighbor and friend of Madame Aubain in the village.
- [Iaokanann](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/iaokanann.md): John the Baptist, imprisoned by Herod and a voice of prophecy.
- [Aulus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/aulus.md): A young Roman officer accompanying Vitellius to the banquet.
- [Victor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/victor.md): Madame Aubain's son, who goes to sea and dies abroad.
- [Monsieur Bourais](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/monsieur_bourais.md): A lawyer and friend of Madame Aubain who manages her affairs.
- [Phanuel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/phanuel.md): A Pharisee and prophet who warns Herod about Iaokanann.
- [Paul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/paul.md): Madame Aubain's nephew, briefly mentioned in her household.
- [Jacim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/jacim.md): A servant in Herod's palace, involved in the plot against Iaokanann.
- [Colmiche](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/colmiche.md): An old beggar woman cared for by Félicité in her final years.
- [The Marquis de Grémanville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/the_marquis_de_gremanville.md): A nobleman who courts Madame Aubain but fails to marry her.
- [Eleazar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/eleazar.md): A Jewish rebel leader mentioned in the context of Herod's rule.
- [Liébard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/liebard.md): An elderly peasant woman who helps Félicité with chores.
- [Mother Simon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/mother_simon.md): A village woman who assists Félicité during her illness.
- [Jonathas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/jonathas.md): A Sadducee who debates with the Pharisees at Herod's court.
- [Agrippa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/agrippa.md): King Agrippa, a political figure mentioned in the Herodias story.
- [Fabu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/fabu.md): A servant in Herod's household, involved in palace duties.
- [Marcellus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/marcellus.md): A Roman centurion under Vitellius's command.
- [Sisenna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/sisenna.md): A Roman officer attending the banquet at Machaerus.
- [Théodore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/theodore.md): A young man who briefly works for Madame Aubain as a servant.
- [Nastasie Barette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/nastasie_barette.md): A laundress who works for Madame Aubain's household.
- [The Baron de Larsonnière](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_22_se/characters/the_baron_de_larsonniere.md): A nobleman who visits Madame Aubain's home briefly.

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