# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by Voltairine de Cleyre.

- [Effie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_55_se/characters/effie.md): A central character, likely the narrator or focal point of several stories.
- [Bernard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_55_se/characters/bernard.md): A recurring character with significant proper mentions across the book.
- [Bella](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_55_se/characters/bella.md): A frequently mentioned character, likely a narrator or key figure.
- [David](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_55_se/characters/david.md): A named character appearing in multiple scenes.
- [The Old Shoemaker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_55_se/characters/the_old_shoemaker.md): Title character of a story, a focal figure in his own narrative.
- [Mrs. Bossert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_55_se/characters/mrs_bossert.md): A named character with recurring mentions and dialogue.
- [M.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_55_se/characters/m.md): A mysterious or initialed character appearing in the narrative.
- [Angiolillo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_55_se/characters/angiolillo.md): Title character of a story, a historical figure with narrative presence.
- [Albert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_55_se/characters/albert.md): A named character with limited but distinct appearances.
- [Nathaniel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_55_se/characters/nathaniel.md): A named character with multiple proper mentions.
- [Mr. C.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_55_se/characters/mr_c.md): An initialed character appearing in the narrative.

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