# Some Thoughts Concerning Education — Character guide

> Key figures in Some Thoughts Concerning Education by John Locke.

- [Children](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/children.md): The central subject of the treatise, representing the young individuals being educated.
- [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/unknown_narrator.md): The first-person voice of the author, John Locke, guiding the educational discourse.
- [A Child](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/a_child.md): Generic child used as an example in educational arguments.
- [Your Son](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/your_son.md): The hypothetical son of the reader, addressed directly in the text.
- [His Son](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/his_son.md): A father's son referenced in examples about upbringing.
- [My Young Master](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/my_young_master.md): A specific young gentleman being tutored, possibly the dedicatee.
- [Seneca](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/seneca.md): Roman philosopher cited as an authority on moral education.
- [The Greeks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/the_greeks.md): Ancient Greek people referenced for their educational practices.
- [Tully](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/tully.md): Cicero, Roman orator and writer, quoted on rhetoric and virtue.
- [Paradise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/paradise.md): Biblical paradise used as a metaphor for ideal education.
- [People Strangers to Business](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/people_strangers_to_business.md): Generic group contrasted with those worn by labor, used in argument.
- [Xerxes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/xerxes.md): Persian king mentioned as a historical example of pride.
- [Helvicus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/helvicus.md): German scholar referenced in educational chronology.
- [The Great Masters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/the_great_masters.md): Renowned teachers or authors cited as authorities.
- [Horace](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/horace.md): Roman poet quoted on education and human nature.
- [Aesop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/aesop.md): Greek fabulist recommended for children's reading.
- [Strauchius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/strauchius.md): Author of a chronology text used in education.
- [Cincinnatus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/cincinnatus.md): Roman dictator exemplifying virtue and simplicity.
- [Cato Major](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/cato_major.md): Roman statesman cited for his strict moral character.
- [Cyrus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/cyrus.md): Persian emperor used as an example of leadership education.
- [Justin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/justin.md): Roman historian whose epitome is used for teaching history.
- [Eutropius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/eutropius.md): Roman historian recommended for beginner Latin readers.
- [Puffendorf](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/some_thoughts_concerning_education_se/characters/puffendorf.md): German jurist whose work on duty is cited for moral instruction.

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