# Suspiria de Profundis — Character guide

> Key figures in Suspiria de Profundis by Thomas De Quincey.

- [The Narrator](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/narrator.md): The first-person narrator and focal character, reflecting on dreams and memories.
- [Fanny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/fanny.md): A young woman connected to the narrator's childhood affections.
- [Levana](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/levana.md): The Roman goddess of childbirth, personified as a guide to sorrow.
- [Cyclops the Charioteer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/cyclops_the_charioteer.md): A mythical charioteer figure in the narrator's dream visions.
- [The Noble Captain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/the_noble_captain.md): A heroic captain in the mail-coach narrative and dream sequences.
- [Mr. Wordsworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/wordsworth.md): The poet William Wordsworth, referenced as a contemporary and influence.
- [Madonna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/madonna.md): The Virgin Mary, appearing in devotional and dream contexts.
- [Turk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/turk.md): A Turkish figure in the narrator's opium dreams.
- [Thomas De Quincey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/de_quincey.md): The author, occasionally referred to in third person.
- [Jane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/jane.md): A young girl from the narrator's childhood memories.
- [Mr. Symons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/symons.md): An acquaintance of the narrator in the mail-coach episode.
- [Caesar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/caesar.md): Julius Caesar, referenced as a historical figure in dreams.
- [Mr. Palmer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/mr_palmer.md): A minor character in the narrator's recollections.
- [Adam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/adam.md): The biblical first man, appearing in allegorical passages.
- [Chaucer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/chaucer.md): Geoffrey Chaucer, referenced as a literary figure.
- [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/christ.md): Central figure of Christian faith, invoked in religious reflections.
- [Mr. Charles White](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/mr_charles_white.md): A historical figure mentioned in the narrator's digressions.
- [Coleridge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/coleridge.md): Samuel Taylor Coleridge, referenced as a poet and acquaintance.
- [Grandpapa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/grandpapa.md): The narrator's grandfather, mentioned in childhood memories.
- [Grace](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/grace.md): A young girl in the narrator's early life.
- [Cicero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/cicero.md): Roman orator and statesman, cited in philosophical passages.
- [Apollo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/apollo.md): Greek god of music and poetry, appearing in dream imagery.
- [Virgil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/virgil.md): Roman poet, referenced as a guide in literary allusions.
- [Mr. Magician](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/mr_magician.md): A mysterious figure in the narrator's dream visions.
- [Jack](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/jack.md): A minor character in the narrator's childhood stories.
- [Grim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/grim.md): A dog or pet mentioned in the narrator's memories.
- [Mr. Waterton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/suspiria_de_profundis_se/characters/mr_waterton.md): A naturalist referenced in the narrator's digressions.

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