Sylvie and Bruno · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Sylvie and Bruno by Lewis Carroll.
Narrator
major
Also known as Unknown, I, me, myself, mine
The unnamed first-person narrator who observes and participates in both the real-world and fairy-tale plots.
Bruno
major
Also known as Thither Bruno, Poor Bruno, The real Bruno, Not Bruno
A young fairy prince, Sylvie's brother, playful and mischievous with a unique speech pattern.
Sylvie
major
Also known as little Sylvie, Lady Sylvie, Fairy Sylvie, the little Fairy
A gentle fairy princess, Bruno's sister, who guides the narrator through fairyland.
Arthur Forester
major
Also known as Arthur, Doctor Forester
A young doctor and friend of the narrator, in love with Lady Muriel.
Lady Muriel Orme
major
Also known as Lady Muriel, Muriel, Number Forty Lady Muriel
A kind and intelligent young woman, beloved by Arthur and courted by Eric Lindon.
Eric Lindon
supporting
Also known as The Honorable Eric Lindon, Captain Lindon, Lindon
A rival suitor for Lady Muriel's hand, initially appearing honorable but later revealed as deceitful.
Mein Herr
supporting
Also known as VII Mein Herr
A mysterious foreign professor who tells strange tales of his own world.
Uggug
supporting
Also known as Prince Uggug, the writhing Uggug
The spoiled and unpleasant son of the Sub-Warden, later revealed to be a transformed pig.
Professor
supporting
Also known as The Other Professor, X, The Professor
An eccentric inventor and teacher in Fairyland, often accompanied by Mein Herr.
Sub-Warden
supporting
Also known as the Vice - Warden, Warden
The corrupt ruler of Fairyland who schemes with the Baron.
Baron Doppelgeist
supporting
Also known as the Baron, Baron
A sinister advisor to the Sub-Warden, involved in conspiracies.
Peter
minor
Also known as Poor Peter, XI Peter
A character in a cautionary tale about a man who tries to please everyone.
Paul
minor
Also known as noble Paul, honest Paul
Peter's friend in the cautionary tale, who advises him unwisely.
Earl of Ainslie
minor
Also known as the Earl
A nobleman and father of Lady Muriel, who appears in the real-world plot.
Tottles
minor
Also known as happy Tottles, Poor Tottles
A fairy child who appears in Bruno's picnic and other scenes.
Bessie
minor
A young girl who appears in the real-world segments, possibly a servant.
Matilda Jane
minor
Also known as V Matilda Jane
A character in a song or story within the book, possibly a child.
Willie
minor
Also known as Minnie
A character mentioned in a story about a wife and a husband.
Mister Sir
minor
A comically addressed character, possibly a fairy or animal.
The Lion
minor
Also known as a Lion
A talking lion who gives the narrator a ride in Fairyland.
The Frogs
minor
Also known as Frogs
A group of talking frogs who celebrate a birthday.
The Little Foxes
minor
Also known as Foxes, Little Foxes
A family of young foxes who appear in a chapter of their own.
The Pig
minor
Also known as That Pig, O Pig
A talking pig who is the subject of a tale, later revealed to be Uggug.
The Manlet
minor
A tiny man-like creature in a fairy story within the book.
The Owls
minor
Also known as Owls
Talking owls who appear in a scene with the little foxes.
The Beggar
minor
Also known as The old Beggar, the poor old Beggar
A mysterious beggar who appears at the palace and later returns.
The Other Professor
minor
Also known as X, The Professor
A second professor, often confused with the first, who invents things.
Father Francis
minor
Also known as Father
A priest or religious figure who appears briefly.
The Crocodile
minor
Also known as A Changed Crocodile
A transformed crocodile in a fairy tale segment.
The Lamb
minor
Also known as Little Lamb, a Lamb
A gentle lamb character in a story or song.
The Beetle
minor
Also known as The Beetle
A talking beetle encountered in Fairyland.
The Mouse
minor
Also known as a Mouse, Mouse
A small talking mouse in Fairyland.
The Frog
minor
Also known as That Frog, Oh Frog
An individual talking frog, distinct from the group.
The Ducklet
minor
A young duck character in a fairy tale.
The Fox
minor
Also known as Eldest little Fox
The eldest of the little foxes, who speaks for the group.
The Cat
minor
Also known as The Cat
A talking cat who appears briefly.
The Badgers
minor
Also known as Father, The Father - Badger
A family of badgers in a story within the book.
The Herrings
minor
Also known as Each Herring, The Mother - Herring
Talking herrings in a humorous tale.
The Officer
minor
A military officer who appears in the real-world plot.
The Speaker
minor
An unnamed character who gives a speech at a banquet.
The Master
minor
A title used for a character in a story, possibly a teacher.
The Lord Chancellor
minor
A high official in the fairy court.
The Empress
minor
Also known as Empress
A ruler mentioned in a story or song.
The Count
minor
Also known as the French Count
A French nobleman who appears briefly.
James Burgess
minor
Also known as James, The Rev. James Burgess
A clergyman mentioned in the narrative.
John Hunter
minor
Also known as John, Hunter
A character mentioned in a story, possibly a historical figure.
Mrs. Hunter
minor
Also known as Hunter
Wife of John Hunter, mentioned in a newspaper cutting.
Martha
minor
A servant or nurse in the real-world household.
Dolly
minor
Also known as little Dolly
A child character mentioned briefly.
Little Bess
minor
A young girl mentioned in a story.
Miladi
minor
A title used for a lady, possibly Lady Muriel.
Moses
minor
A biblical figure referenced in a story.
The Camel
minor
Also known as A certain Camel, That Camel
A talking camel in a fairy tale.
Bowdler
minor
A reference to Thomas Bowdler, mentioned in a literary context.
The Fish
minor
Also known as Fish, Queer old fish
A talking fish encountered in Fairyland.
The Boy
minor
Also known as Boy, Little Boy
A young boy character in a story.
The Bee
minor
Also known as Bee
A talking bee in Fairyland.
Mary Davenant
minor
Also known as Mary
A historical figure mentioned in a literary reference.
The Chickens
minor
Also known as Chickens
Talking chickens in a scene with the owls.
Ma
minor
A mother figure, possibly of the little foxes.
Miss Muffet
minor
A nursery rhyme character referenced in the text.
The Gold Stick
minor
An official in the fairy court, possibly a herald.
Care
minor
Also known as dull Care
A personification of care, mentioned in a song.
The Voices
minor
Also known as XVI Beyond These Voices
Mysterious voices heard in a chapter.
The Oysters
minor
Also known as Oysters
Talking oysters in a humorous tale.
Ripe Apples
minor
Also known as the Apples
Personified apples in a story.
Freewill
minor
Also known as Human Freewill
A personification of free will, discussed in a philosophical context.
Elveston
minor
A place name personified or used as a character reference.
Benjamin
minor
A character mentioned briefly, possibly a servant.
Brother
minor
A familial title used for a character.
Doggee
minor
A dog character in a visit to Dogland.
Lovey
minor
A term of endearment used as a name for a child.
Lady Bird
minor
A character in a song or story.
Little Birds
minor
Also known as Little Birds Events
Talking birds in a story within the book.
Mamma
minor
A mother figure, possibly of the fairy children.
The Mouses
minor
Also known as the little Mouses, Dead Mouses
A group of talking mice in a story.
Nero
minor
A historical Roman emperor referenced in a comparison.
Shakespeare
minor
The playwright, referenced in literary allusions.
Hamlet
minor
Shakespeare's character, referenced in the text.
Macbeth
minor
Shakespeare's character, referenced in the text.
King Lear
minor
Shakespeare's character, referenced in the text.
Darwin
minor
Charles Darwin, referenced in a scientific discussion.
