# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by O. Henry.

- [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/unknown_narrator.md): The pervasive first-person or focal narrator across many stories, often unnamed.
- [Billy Keogh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/billy_keogh.md): An optimistic and sophisticated character appearing in multiple stories.
- [Andy Donovan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/andy_donovan.md): A recurring character often involved in schemes and adventures.
- [The Captain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/the_captain.md): A military or ship captain appearing in several stories.
- [Johnny Atwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/johnny_atwood.md): A highborn character with a significant role in his story.
- [Jim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/jim.md): A common name for several characters, including a doctor and a husband.
- [Lorison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/lorison.md): A focal character in one of the longer stories.
- [David Mignot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/david_mignot.md): A character who is often the narrator or focal point of his story.
- [Samuel Tansey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/samuel_tansey.md): A character with a notable presence in his respective story.
- [Annie Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/annie_williams.md): A young woman from Philadelphia who is a love interest.
- [Ranse Truesdell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/ranse_truesdell.md): A character from a prominent family in his story.
- [Octavia Beaupree](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/octavia_beaupree.md): A married woman with a role in her story's events.
- [The General](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/the_general.md): A military general appearing in multiple stories.
- [Miss Alice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/miss_alice.md): A young woman, often a love interest or central female figure.
- [Jeff Peters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/jeff_peters.md): A charming con man and narrator of several stories.
- [Willie Robbins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/willie_robbins.md): A character involved in a romantic or mysterious subplot.
- [The Colonel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/the_colonel.md): A military colonel appearing in various stories.
- [The Doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/the_doctor.md): A physician character appearing in multiple narratives.
- [Curly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/curly.md): A character with a nickname, appearing in at least one story.
- [Aileen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/aileen.md): A fascinating and potent female character.
- [Fergus O'Hollihan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/fergus_ohollihan.md): A character with an Irish name, appearing in a story.
- [Mame Dugan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/mame_dugan.md): A character, possibly a woman or an older man named Dugan.
- [Hetty Pepper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/hetty_pepper.md): A female friend or acquaintance in a story.
- [The Hermit](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/the_hermit.md): A reclusive character living apart from society.
- [Whistling Dick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/whistling_dick.md): A character known for whistling, possibly a criminal or rogue.
- [Dan McMullen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/dan_mcmullen.md): An older man, possibly Irish, appearing in a story.
- [Lawyer Gooch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/lawyer_gooch.md): A lawyer character, described as a failure.
- [Grandemont Charles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/grandemont_charles.md): A character with a French-sounding name.
- [Van Sweller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/van_sweller.md): A character with a pretentious or upper-class name.
- [Simmons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/simmons.md): A character with a common surname, appearing in a story.
- [Dry Valley Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/dry_valley_johnson.md): A character from a dry region, possibly a rancher.
- [Yancey Goree](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/yancey_goree.md): A member of the Goree family, central to a story.
- [Barney O'Connor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/barney_oconnor.md): An Irish character appearing in a story.
- [Curtis Raidler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/curtis_raidler.md): A character, possibly a rancher or lawman.
- [Dicky Maloney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/dicky_maloney.md): An Irish character with a significant role.
- [Shamrock Jolnes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/shamrock_jolnes.md): A detective character, possibly a parody.
- [Teddy Westlake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/teddy_westlake.md): A young man, possibly a socialite or adventurer.
- [Frank Goodwin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/frank_goodwin.md): A character with a common name, appearing in a story.
- [Tom Hopkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/tom_hopkins.md): An older man, possibly a farmer or businessman.
- [Soapy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/soapy.md): A down-on-his-luck character seeking shelter for the winter.
- [Ives](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/ives.md): A young man, possibly French or of French descent.
- [Webb Yeager](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/webb_yeager.md): A character with a German-sounding surname.
- [Nevada Warren](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/nevada_warren.md): A female character from or named after Nevada.
- [Mr. Morley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/mr_morley.md): A character, possibly a businessman or professional.
- [Señor Goodwin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/senor_goodwin.md): A Spanish-speaking character, possibly in a Latin American setting.
- [Young Murray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/young_murray.md): A young man, possibly a musician or artist.
- [Luke Summers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/luke_summers.md): A character, possibly a farmer or rural dweller.
- [Mr. Peters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/mr_peters.md): A character with a common surname, possibly related to Jeff Peters.
- [Vallance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/vallance.md): A character, possibly a lawyer or official.
- [Joe Larrabee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/joe_larrabee.md): A character, possibly a musician or artist.
- [Maggie Toole](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/maggie_toole.md): A female character, possibly a maid or working girl.
- [Injunction Cherokee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/injunction_cherokee.md): A Native American character, possibly a lawman or outlaw.
- [George Ringo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/george_ringo.md): A character, possibly an outlaw or cowboy.
- [Cricket McGuire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/cricket_mcguire.md): A character with a cricket-related nickname.
- [Tom Lawson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/tom_lawson.md): A young man, possibly a criminal or adventurer.
- [Tonia Perez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/tonia_perez.md): A Spanish or Latin American female character.
- [Willard Geddie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/willard_geddie.md): A character known as 'the Bottle', possibly an alcoholic.
- [Francis Kearny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/francis_kearny.md): A young or small character named Kearny.
- [Mr. Blinker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/mr_blinker.md): A character, possibly a detective or eccentric.
- [Señor White](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/senor_white.md): A Spanish-speaking character with an English surname.
- [Perry Rountree](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/perry_rountree.md): A character, possibly a farmer or rural dweller.
- [Fuzzy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/fuzzy.md): A character with a fuzzy or unclear identity.
- [Buck Patterson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/buck_patterson.md): An older man, possibly a lawman or rancher.
- [Tobin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/tobin.md): An Irish character, possibly a laborer or policeman.
- [Robert Walmsley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/robert_walmsley.md): An older man, possibly a businessman or landowner.
- [Jacob Spraggins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/jacob_spraggins.md): A wealthy man who plays at being a caliph.
- [Bob Hart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/bob_hart.md): A character, possibly a cowboy or outlaw.
- [Billy Pemberton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_41_se/characters/billy_pemberton.md): A character, possibly a young man from the South.

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