Some Thoughts Concerning Education · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Some Thoughts Concerning Education by John Locke.
Children
major
Also known as children, theirs, their, Children, themselves, Their
The central subject of the treatise, representing the young individuals being educated.
Narrator
major
Also known as Unknown, mine, myself
The first-person voice of the author, John Locke, guiding the educational discourse.
A Child
supporting
Also known as a child, its, A child, it
Generic child used as an example in educational arguments.
Your Son
supporting
Also known as your son, himself
The hypothetical son of the reader, addressed directly in the text.
His Son
supporting
Also known as his son, himself
A father's son referenced in examples about upbringing.
My Young Master
supporting
Also known as my young master, My young master, himself
A specific young gentleman being tutored, possibly the dedicatee.
Seneca
minor
Also known as Seneca, himself
Roman philosopher cited as an authority on moral education.
The Greeks
minor
Also known as The Greeks, the Greeks, theirs, their, themselves
Ancient Greek people referenced for their educational practices.
Tully
minor
Also known as Tully
Cicero, Roman orator and writer, quoted on rhetoric and virtue.
Paradise
minor
Also known as Paradise
Biblical paradise used as a metaphor for ideal education.
People Strangers to Business
minor
Also known as people who are strangers to business , and are not wasted and wearied with the employment of their calling, their, themselves
Generic group contrasted with those worn by labor, used in argument.
Xerxes
minor
Also known as Xerxes
Persian king mentioned as a historical example of pride.
Helvicus
minor
Also known as Helvicus
German scholar referenced in educational chronology.
The Great Masters
minor
Also known as the great masters, their, themselves, Their
Renowned teachers or authors cited as authorities.
Horace
minor
Also known as Horace, himself
Roman poet quoted on education and human nature.
Aesop
minor
Also known as Aesop
Greek fabulist recommended for children's reading.
Strauchius
minor
Also known as Strauchius
Author of a chronology text used in education.
Cincinnatus
minor
Also known as Cincinnatus
Roman dictator exemplifying virtue and simplicity.
Cato Major
minor
Also known as Cato Major
Roman statesman cited for his strict moral character.
Cyrus
minor
Also known as Cyrus
Persian emperor used as an example of leadership education.
Justin
minor
Also known as Justin
Roman historian whose epitome is used for teaching history.
Eutropius
minor
Also known as Eutropius
Roman historian recommended for beginner Latin readers.
Puffendorf
minor
Also known as Puffendorf de Officio Hominis, Puffendorf
German jurist whose work on duty is cited for moral instruction.
