Character guide

Mary Cuberle

major

Also known as Cuberle

A central character whose actions drive the plot.

Mrs. Cuberle

supporting

Also known as Mrs. Zena Cuberle

Mary's mother, a key figure in the household.

Captain Webber

supporting

Also known as Webber

A naval officer involved in the story's events.

Max Kaplan

supporting

Also known as Kaplan

A character with significant interactions.

Henry Ritchie

supporting

Also known as Hank, Ritchie

A recurring figure in the narrative.

Mr. Greypoole

supporting

Also known as Greypoole

A gentleman with a role in the story.

Mr. Friden

supporting

Also known as Friden

A character who appears in key scenes.

The Doctor

minor

Also known as doctor

A medical professional who treats characters.

Captain

minor

An unnamed military officer.

Mr. Chitterwick

minor

A minor character with limited appearances.

Lieutenant Peterson

minor

Also known as Peterson

A military officer in the story.

Mr. Milton

minor

A named character with a small role.

Mrs. Ritchie

minor

Henry Ritchie's wife or relative.

Mr. Goeblin

minor

A minor character in the narrative.

Daddy

minor

A familial figure referenced in the story.

Mother

minor

A maternal figure in the narrative.

Mr. Willmes

minor

A character with a brief appearance.

Mr. Waldmeyer

minor

A named minor character.

Mr. Kaplan

minor

Also known as Kaplan

Possibly Max Kaplan's father or another relative.

Mr. Ritchie

minor

A male member of the Ritchie family.

Beatty

minor

A narrator or focal character with pronoun references.

Dr. Hortel

minor

Also known as Dr. Elph Hortel, Doctor Hortel

A doctor who appears in the story.

Grandpa

minor

An elderly family member mentioned.

Geoff

minor

A character with a single proper mention.

Shala

minor

A briefly named character.

Mrs. Dominguez

minor

Also known as Mrs. Dominguez—dear

A minor character with a single mention.

Mr. Conklin

minor

A named character with limited presence.

Mister

minor

A generic address used as a placeholder.