Swallows and Amazons · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome.
Titty Walker
major
Also known as Titty, Able-seaman Titty, Miss Titty
Youngest Swallow, imaginative and brave, often the lookout.
John Walker
major
Also known as Captain John, John, John of the Swallow
Captain of the Swallow, eldest Walker child, responsible leader.
Susan Walker
major
Also known as Mate Susan, Miss Susan
Mate of the Swallow, practical and caring, manages supplies.
Roger Walker
major
Also known as The Boy Roger, Master Roger
Youngest Swallow, eager ship's boy, often called the Boy Roger.
Nancy Blackett
major
Also known as Nancy, Captain Nancy, Blackett
Captain of the Amazon, fierce and adventurous leader.
Peggy Blackett
supporting
Also known as Peggy, Peggy Blackett
Mate of the Amazon, Nancy's younger sister, loyal crew.
Captain Flint
supporting
Also known as Uncle Jim, Jim, James Turner, Mr. Turner
Uncle of the Amazons, lives on a houseboat, treasure hunter.
Mother Walker
supporting
Also known as Mother
Mother of the Swallows, supportive and allows the adventure.
Mr. Dixon
supporting
Also known as Dixon, Mrs. Dixon
Local farmer and charcoal burner who helps the children.
Mrs. Blackett
minor
Also known as Mrs. Blackett
Mother of Nancy and Peggy, lives at Beckfoot.
Mr. Jackson
minor
Also known as Jackson, Even Mr. Jackson
Local boatman who rents the Swallow to the children.
Young Billy
minor
Also known as Billy, Young Billy
Local boy who helps with boats and errands.
Old Billy
minor
Also known as Old Billy, That old Billy
Elderly local man, possibly a fisherman or boatman.
Sammy
minor
Also known as Old Sammy
Local character, possibly a worker or sailor.
Vicky
minor
Also known as Victoria, little Vicky, fat Vicky
A young girl, possibly a friend or relative of the children.
Nurse
minor
Also known as Nurse
Nanny or caregiver for the Walker children.
Daddy Walker
minor
Also known as Daddy, Dad
Father of the Swallows, away at sea but mentioned.
Ruth
minor
Also known as Miss Ruth
A young woman, possibly a friend or relative.
Mrs. Jackson
minor
Also known as Mrs. Jackson
Wife of Mr. Jackson, helps with the boathouse.
Black Jack
minor
Also known as Johnny
Local character, possibly a sailor or worker.
Drool
minor
Also known as Drool
A dog belonging to the charcoal burners.
