# Sybil — Character guide

> Key figures in Sybil by Benjamin Disraeli.

- [Sybil Gerard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/sybil_gerard.md): Daughter of Walter Gerard, a devout Catholic and Chartist sympathizer who becomes the love interest of Charles Egremont.
- [Charles Egremont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/charles_egremont.md): Younger son of Lord Marney, a reform-minded aristocrat who falls in love with Sybil and seeks social justice.
- [Stephen Morley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/stephen_morley.md): A Chartist journalist and intellectual who befriends Sybil and Gerard but becomes a rival for Sybil's affections.
- [Walter Gerard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/walter_gerard.md): Sybil's father, a proud working-class man and Chartist leader who claims noble lineage.
- [Lord Marney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/lord_marney.md): Charles Egremont's elder brother, a harsh Tory landlord who opposes reform and mistreats his tenants.
- [Lady Marney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/lady_marney.md): Wife of Lord Marney, a kind but neglected woman who befriends Sybil.
- [Mr. Hatton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/hatton.md): A mysterious lawyer and genealogist who helps uncover the Gerard family's noble heritage.
- [Dandy Mick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/dandy_mick.md): A flamboyant working-class youth involved in Chartist activities and the factory town of Mowbray.
- [Lord Mowbray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/lord_mowbray.md): A wealthy aristocrat and landowner, father of Lady Joan and Lady Maud, connected to the Gerard family.
- [Lady Joan Fitz-Warene](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/lady_joan.md): Daughter of Lord Mowbray, a proud and ambitious woman who marries Lord Marney.
- [Alfred Mountchesney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/alfred_mountchesney.md): A fashionable young aristocrat and friend of Charles Egremont.
- [Lady St. Julians](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/lady_st_julians.md): A society hostess and political schemer in the aristocratic world.
- [Sir Vavasour Firebrace](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/sir_vavasour_firebrace.md): A baronet obsessed with reviving the ancient rights and privileges of the baronetage.
- [Lady Firebrace](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/lady_firebrace.md): Wife of Sir Vavasour Firebrace, involved in society gossip and politics.
- [Devilsdust](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/devilsdust.md): A factory worker and Chartist activist in Mowbray, known for his fiery rhetoric.
- [Mr. Tadpole](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/mr_tadpole.md): A political agent and manipulator working for the Tory party.
- [Lady Maud Fitz-Warene](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/lady_maud.md): Younger daughter of Lord Mowbray, a gentle and religious woman.
- [Master Nixon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/master_nixon.md): A schoolmaster and local official in the town of Mowbray.
- [Mr. Jermyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/mr_jermyn.md): A young aristocrat and friend of Lord Milford, involved in society.
- [Mr. Trafford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/mr_trafford.md): A benevolent factory owner who treats his workers well in Mowbray.
- [Master Joseph Diggs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/diggs.md): An elderly schoolmaster and local character in the village.
- [Julia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/julia.md): A young woman in the Mowbray factory community, friend of Sybil.
- [Lady Deloraine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/lady_deloraine.md): An elderly aristocratic lady, relative of the Egremont family.
- [Lady de Mowbray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/lady_de_mowbray.md): Wife of Lord Mowbray, a gentle and somewhat neglected woman.
- [Lord Milford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/lord_milford.md): A young aristocrat and friend of Charles Egremont.
- [Sir Robert Peel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/sir_robert_peel.md): Historical Prime Minister, mentioned as a political figure in the story.
- [Mr. Egerton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/egerton.md): A political figure and member of Parliament in the story.
- [Chaffing Jack](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/chaffing_jack.md): Owner of a tavern in Mowbray frequented by Chartists.
- [Mrs. Carey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/mrs_carey.md): A kind widow who takes care of Sybil in her youth.
- [Mr. Berners](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/berners.md): A gentleman and friend of the Egremont circle.
- [Mr. Charles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/mr_charles.md): A servant or minor character in the aristocratic household.
- [Bishop Hatton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/bishop_hatton.md): A historical bishop referenced in the genealogical plot.
- [Lady Arabella](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/lady_arabella.md): A society lady and friend of Lady St. Julians.
- [Mr. St. Lys](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/mr_st_lys.md): A clergyman and friend of the Egremont family.
- [Mr. Morley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/mr_morley.md): A minor character possibly related to Stephen Morley.
- [Mr. Trenchard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/trenchard.md): A lawyer or agent involved in legal matters.
- [Captain Grouse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/captain_grouse.md): A military officer and friend of the aristocracy.
- [Sir John Warren](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/john_warren.md): A naval officer or gentleman mentioned in society.
- [Baptist Hatton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/baptist_hatton.md): A historical figure referenced in the genealogical subplot.
- [Ursula Trafford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/ursula_trafford.md): Daughter of Mr. Trafford, a kind young woman in Mowbray.
- [Field](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/field_the_chartist.md): A Chartist leader and activist in Mowbray.
- [Lord Shelburne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/lord_shelburne.md): A young aristocrat in the social circle.
- [Lord Eugene De Vere](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/lord_eugene_de_vere.md): A fashionable young nobleman and friend of Egremont.
- [Mr. Taper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/taper.md): A political agent and associate of Tadpole.
- [Mr. Franklin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/franklin.md): A local farmer or neighbour in the countryside.
- [Lord Deloraine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/lord_deloraine.md): An elderly nobleman, relative of the Egremonts.
- [Mrs. Trafford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/mrs_trafford.md): Wife of Mr. Trafford, a kind woman in Mowbray.
- [Dusty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/dusty.md): A factory worker and Chartist in Mowbray.
- [Bamford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/bamford.md): A Chartist or working-class figure mentioned in the story.
- [Duke of Fitz-Aquitaine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/duke_of_fitz_aquitaine.md): A nobleman referenced in the genealogical plot.
- [Juggins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/juggins.md): A minor character in the aristocratic household.
- [Aubrey St. Lys](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/aubrey_st_lys.md): A clergyman and friend of the Egremont family.
- [Maclast](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/maclast.md): A Scottish character or friend of the aristocracy.
- [Lord Fitz-Warene](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/lord_fitz_warene.md): A deceased nobleman, father of Lady Joan and Lady Maud.
- [Peter Wilkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/peter_wilkins.md): A minor character mentioned in the story.
- [Caravan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/caravan.md): A minor character in the Mowbray community.
- [Lord Durham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/lord_durham.md): A historical political figure mentioned in the story.
- [Madam Carey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/madam_carey.md): An older woman in the village, possibly related to Mrs. Carey.
- [Gaffer Diggs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sybil_se/characters/gaffer_diggs.md): An elderly local character, possibly related to Master Diggs.

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