Short Fiction · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Short Fiction by Xavier de Maistre.
Prascovia Lopouloff
major
Also known as Prascovia, poor Prascovia, Young Prascovia, St. Prascovia
A central character, likely the narrator or focal point of the story.
Ivan Smirnoff
major
Also known as Ivan, honest Ivan, Ivan 19
A key male character, possibly a servant or companion to Prascovia.
Major Kascambo
supporting
Also known as Kascambo, the Major
A military officer with a significant role in the narrative.
Rosalie
supporting
Also known as Rose, The amiable Rosalie
A friendly female character, possibly a friend or relative.
Joanetti
supporting
Also known as poor Joanetti, XVI Joannetti, Monsieur Joannetti
A recurring character, possibly a servant or local figure.
Madame de Hautcastel
minor
Also known as Madame Hautcastel
A noblewoman appearing in the story.
Milin
minor
Also known as Mrs. Milin, Probably Mrs. Milin
A female character, possibly a housekeeper or neighbor.
Ibrahim
minor
Also known as Old Ibrahim
An older male character, possibly a servant or elder.
Mrs. L.
minor
A character referred to by initial, possibly a lady of status.
Lea
minor
A named female character with limited appearances.
Doctor Cigna
minor
A physician character in the story.
Jenny
minor
Also known as dear Jenny
A female character addressed affectionately.
Raphael
minor
A named male character, possibly an artist or friend.
The Leper
minor
Also known as Leper, The Leper Alas, The Leper Solitude
A tragic figure, possibly from a separate story within the book.
Pericles
minor
A historical figure referenced as a character.
Aspasia
minor
A historical figure referenced in the narrative.
Mr. Violier
minor
A male character, possibly a merchant or local.
Mrs. Violier
minor
A female character, wife of Mr. Violier.
Plato
minor
The ancient philosopher, referenced as a character.
Orestes
minor
A figure from Greek mythology mentioned in the story.
Mamet
minor
Also known as poor little Mamet, young Mamet, little Mamet
A young character, possibly a child or pet.
Neyler
minor
A named character with a brief role.
Hagar
minor
A biblical figure referenced in the narrative.
Captain John Dundas Cochrane
minor
A historical explorer mentioned in the story.
James
minor
Also known as Jem
A male character, possibly a servant or friend.
Marie
minor
Also known as Marie of Braganza
A female character, possibly a royal figure.
Sophie
minor
Also known as Dear Sophie
A female character addressed affectionately.
