# Soldiers’ Pay — Character guide

> Key figures in Soldiers’ Pay by William Faulkner.

- [Joe Gilligan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/soldiers_pay_se/characters/joe_gilligan.md): A soldier returning from war, central to the story's homecoming themes.
- [Cecily Saunders](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/soldiers_pay_se/characters/cecily_saunders.md): A young woman entangled in romantic and social tensions.
- [George Farr](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/soldiers_pay_se/characters/george_farr.md): A key figure navigating post-war life and relationships.
- [Margaret Powers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/soldiers_pay_se/characters/margaret_powers.md): A strong-willed woman involved with the returning soldiers.
- [Emmy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/soldiers_pay_se/characters/emmy.md): A young woman with a quiet but significant presence.
- [Donald Mahon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/soldiers_pay_se/characters/donald_mahon.md): A wounded soldier whose return affects many lives.
- [Januarius Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/soldiers_pay_se/characters/januarius_jones.md): A mysterious and observant character with a sharp wit.
- [Mr. Saunders](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/soldiers_pay_se/characters/mr_saunders.md): Cecily's father, a figure of authority and tradition.
- [Young Robert Saunders](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/soldiers_pay_se/characters/young_robert_saunders.md): A younger member of the Saunders family.
- [Mrs. Saunders](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/soldiers_pay_se/characters/mrs_saunders.md): Cecily's mother, a matriarchal presence.
- [Uncle Joe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/soldiers_pay_se/characters/uncle_joe.md): An older relative offering guidance and humor.
- [Dick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/soldiers_pay_se/characters/dick.md): A deceased soldier remembered by others.
- [Tobe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/soldiers_pay_se/characters/tobe.md): A servant or local figure in the community.
- [Mrs. Mahon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/soldiers_pay_se/characters/mrs_mahon.md): Donald Mahon's mother, grieving and protective.
- [Sis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/soldiers_pay_se/characters/sis.md): A young girl or sister figure in the narrative.
- [Mr. Rivers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/soldiers_pay_se/characters/mr_rivers.md): A minor character with limited appearances.
- [Dr. Mahon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/soldiers_pay_se/characters/dr_mahon.md): A doctor and possibly relative of Donald.
- [Margaret](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/soldiers_pay_se/characters/margaret.md): A woman addressed affectionately, possibly Margaret Powers.
- [Henry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/soldiers_pay_se/characters/henry.md): A soldier or local with a troubled past.
- [Loot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/soldiers_pay_se/characters/loot.md): A slang term for a lieutenant, used as a name.
- [Mr. Dough](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/soldiers_pay_se/characters/mr_dough.md): A minor character with a suggestive name.
- [Achilles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/soldiers_pay_se/characters/achilles.md): A classical allusion used as a nickname.

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