Short Fiction · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Short Fiction by Stanley G. Weinbaum.
Unknown
major
Also known as I, mine, myself
The unnamed first-person narrator and focal character of several stories.
Dan Burke
major
Also known as Burke
A central character and narrator in multiple stories, often involved in adventures.
Van Manderpootz
major
Also known as Manderpootz, the great van Manderpootz, the incomparable van Manderpootz
A brilliant but eccentric inventor and scientist who aids the protagonists.
Tweel
major
An intelligent, bird-like Martian who befriends a human explorer.
Dick Jarvis
supporting
Also known as Jarvis
A crew member on a Martian expedition, known for his resourcefulness.
Galatea
supporting
A synthetic woman created through a magical or technological process.
Leroy
supporting
Also known as little Leroy
A young boy with a vivid imagination and a key role in a story.
Harrison
supporting
Also known as the sardonic Harrison
A cynical and witty colleague of the main characters.
Denise d'Agrion
supporting
Also known as Denise, So Denise
A woman who becomes the object of affection and a focal character.
Carter
supporting
Also known as the humble Carter
A modest and reliable member of the expedition team.
Dixon Wells
supporting
Also known as Dixon
A wealthy and somewhat arrogant inventor or businessman.
The Captain
supporting
Also known as captain
The commanding officer of the spaceship or expedition.
Putz
minor
A minor character, possibly a servant or assistant.
Professor Ludwig
minor
Also known as Ludwig, old Ludwig
An elderly scientist or academic figure.
Haskel van Manderpootz
minor
Also known as old Haskel van Manderpootz, old van Manderpootz
An older relative of the inventor Van Manderpootz.
Leucon
minor
Also known as Old Leucon
An ancient or wise figure encountered in a story.
Joanna Caldwell
minor
Also known as Joanna, Miss Joanna Caldwell, Joan Caldwell
A woman who interacts with the main characters.
The Other Martians
minor
Also known as the Martians
A group of native Martian beings encountered by explorers.
The Grey Weaver
minor
Also known as Grey Weaver
A mysterious or mythical entity in a story.
Miss Fitch
minor
Also known as the plain and unattractive Miss Fitch, the charming Miss Fitch, Fitch
A woman who undergoes a transformation or is courted.
Tips Alva
minor
Also known as Tips, Alva
A minor character, possibly a performer or associate.
Lisa Fitch
minor
Also known as Lisa, the glorious Lisa, Fitch
A beautiful woman, possibly related to Miss Fitch.
Einstein
minor
A historical figure referenced or appearing briefly.
Isaak
minor
A named individual with a small role in a story.
The Martian
minor
Also known as Martian
An individual Martian encountered in a narrative.
Roger Bacon
minor
A historical figure who appears as a character in a story.
Old N. J.
minor
Also known as old N. J.
An elderly or venerable character mentioned by initials.
Thoth
minor
A mythical or god-like figure referenced in a story.
Karl
minor
A minor character, possibly a servant or friend.
Xanthus
minor
A named character with a brief appearance.
Yvonne
minor
A woman who appears in a story.
de Lisle d'Agrion
minor
Also known as de Lisle
A relative or associate of Denise d'Agrion.
Fancy Long
minor
A minor character with a colorful name.
Whimsy White
minor
Also known as the calculating Whimsy White
A minor character described as calculating.
Gogli
minor
A named character with a small role.
Friar Bacon
minor
A historical or legendary figure appearing in a story.
