# Sylvie and Bruno — Character guide

> Key figures in Sylvie and Bruno by Lewis Carroll.

- [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/narrator.md): The unnamed first-person narrator who observes and participates in both the real-world and fairy-tale plots.
- [Bruno](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/bruno.md): A young fairy prince, Sylvie's brother, playful and mischievous with a unique speech pattern.
- [Sylvie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/sylvie.md): A gentle fairy princess, Bruno's sister, who guides the narrator through fairyland.
- [Arthur Forester](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/arthur_forester.md): A young doctor and friend of the narrator, in love with Lady Muriel.
- [Lady Muriel Orme](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/lady_muriel_orme.md): A kind and intelligent young woman, beloved by Arthur and courted by Eric Lindon.
- [Eric Lindon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/eric_lindon.md): A rival suitor for Lady Muriel's hand, initially appearing honorable but later revealed as deceitful.
- [Mein Herr](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/mein_herr.md): A mysterious foreign professor who tells strange tales of his own world.
- [Uggug](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/uggug.md): The spoiled and unpleasant son of the Sub-Warden, later revealed to be a transformed pig.
- [Professor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/professor.md): An eccentric inventor and teacher in Fairyland, often accompanied by Mein Herr.
- [Sub-Warden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/sub_warden.md): The corrupt ruler of Fairyland who schemes with the Baron.
- [Baron Doppelgeist](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/baron_doppelgeist.md): A sinister advisor to the Sub-Warden, involved in conspiracies.
- [Peter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/peter.md): A character in a cautionary tale about a man who tries to please everyone.
- [Paul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/paul.md): Peter's friend in the cautionary tale, who advises him unwisely.
- [Earl of Ainslie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/earl_of_ainslie.md): A nobleman and father of Lady Muriel, who appears in the real-world plot.
- [Tottles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/tottles.md): A fairy child who appears in Bruno's picnic and other scenes.
- [Bessie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/bessie.md): A young girl who appears in the real-world segments, possibly a servant.
- [Matilda Jane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/matilda_jane.md): A character in a song or story within the book, possibly a child.
- [Willie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/willie.md): A character mentioned in a story about a wife and a husband.
- [Mister Sir](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/mister_sir.md): A comically addressed character, possibly a fairy or animal.
- [The Lion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/the_lion.md): A talking lion who gives the narrator a ride in Fairyland.
- [The Frogs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/the_frogs.md): A group of talking frogs who celebrate a birthday.
- [The Little Foxes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/the_little_foxes.md): A family of young foxes who appear in a chapter of their own.
- [The Pig](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/the_pig.md): A talking pig who is the subject of a tale, later revealed to be Uggug.
- [The Manlet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/the_manlet.md): A tiny man-like creature in a fairy story within the book.
- [The Owls](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/the_owls.md): Talking owls who appear in a scene with the little foxes.
- [The Beggar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/the_beggar.md): A mysterious beggar who appears at the palace and later returns.
- [The Other Professor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/the_other_professor.md): A second professor, often confused with the first, who invents things.
- [Father Francis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/father_francis.md): A priest or religious figure who appears briefly.
- [The Crocodile](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/the_crocodile.md): A transformed crocodile in a fairy tale segment.
- [The Lamb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/the_lamb.md): A gentle lamb character in a story or song.
- [The Beetle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/the_beetle.md): A talking beetle encountered in Fairyland.
- [The Frog](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/the_frog.md): An individual talking frog, distinct from the group.
- [The Fox](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/the_fox.md): The eldest of the little foxes, who speaks for the group.
- [The Badgers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/the_badgers.md): A family of badgers in a story within the book.
- [The Officer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/the_officer.md): A military officer who appears in the real-world plot.
- [The Speaker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/the_speaker.md): An unnamed character who gives a speech at a banquet.
- [The Master](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/the_master.md): A title used for a character in a story, possibly a teacher.
- [John Hunter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/john_hunter.md): A character mentioned in a story, possibly a historical figure.
- [Mrs. Hunter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/mrs_hunter.md): Wife of John Hunter, mentioned in a newspaper cutting.
- [Martha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/martha.md): A servant or nurse in the real-world household.
- [Miladi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/miladi.md): A title used for a lady, possibly Lady Muriel.
- [Moses](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/moses.md): A biblical figure referenced in a story.
- [Bowdler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/bowdler.md): A reference to Thomas Bowdler, mentioned in a literary context.
- [The Fish](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/the_fish.md): A talking fish encountered in Fairyland.
- [Mary Davenant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/mary_davenant.md): A historical figure mentioned in a literary reference.
- [The Chickens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/the_chickens.md): Talking chickens in a scene with the owls.
- [Ma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/ma.md): A mother figure, possibly of the little foxes.
- [Miss Muffet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/miss_muffet.md): A nursery rhyme character referenced in the text.
- [The Gold Stick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/the_gold_stick.md): An official in the fairy court, possibly a herald.
- [Care](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/care.md): A personification of care, mentioned in a song.
- [Freewill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/freewill.md): A personification of free will, discussed in a philosophical context.
- [Elveston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/elveston.md): A place name personified or used as a character reference.
- [Benjamin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/benjamin.md): A character mentioned briefly, possibly a servant.
- [Lovey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/lovey.md): A term of endearment used as a name for a child.
- [Little Birds](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/little_birds.md): Talking birds in a story within the book.
- [Mamma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/mamma.md): A mother figure, possibly of the fairy children.
- [Nero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/nero.md): A historical Roman emperor referenced in a comparison.
- [Shakespeare](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/shakespeare.md): The playwright, referenced in literary allusions.
- [Hamlet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/hamlet.md): Shakespeare's character, referenced in the text.
- [Macbeth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/macbeth.md): Shakespeare's character, referenced in the text.
- [King Lear](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/king_lear.md): Shakespeare's character, referenced in the text.
- [Darwin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/sylvie_and_bruno_se/characters/darwin.md): Charles Darwin, referenced in a scientific discussion.

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