# The Ambassadors — Character guide

> Key figures in The Ambassadors by Henry James.

- [Lambert Strether](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ambassadors_se/characters/lambert_strether.md): American editor sent to Paris to retrieve Chad Newsome, becomes deeply involved in European life.
- [Chad Newsome](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ambassadors_se/characters/chad_newsome.md): Young American man living in Paris, transformed by his relationship with Madame de Vionnet.
- [Maria Gostrey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ambassadors_se/characters/maria_gostrey.md): American expatriate and friend who guides Strether through Parisian society.
- [Madame de Vionnet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ambassadors_se/characters/madame_de_vionnet.md): Elegant French woman with whom Chad has a profound relationship, central to the plot.
- [Sarah Pocock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ambassadors_se/characters/sarah_pocock.md): Chad's sister, sent to Paris to bring him home, represents New England propriety.
- [Waymarsh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ambassadors_se/characters/waymarsh.md): Strether's American friend, a lawyer who accompanies him to Europe.
- [Mrs. Newsome](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ambassadors_se/characters/mrs_newsome.md): Chad's wealthy, domineering mother who orchestrates Strether's mission.
- [Little Bilham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ambassadors_se/characters/little_bilham.md): Young American artist and friend of Chad, living in Paris.
- [Jim Pocock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ambassadors_se/characters/jim_pocock.md): Sarah's husband, a cheerful but unrefined American businessman.
- [Miss Barrace](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ambassadors_se/characters/miss_barrace.md): Witty American expatriate and social observer in Paris.
- [Jeanne de Vionnet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ambassadors_se/characters/jeanne_de_vionnet.md): Madame de Vionnet's young daughter, innocent and sheltered.
- [Mamie Pocock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ambassadors_se/characters/mamie_pocock.md): Jim's sister, a sweet-natured young woman from America.
- [Gloriani](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ambassadors_se/characters/gloriani.md): Famous sculptor who hosts a key garden party in Paris.
- [Mr. Newsome](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ambassadors_se/characters/mr_newsome.md): Deceased husband of Mrs. Newsome, mentioned as a past figure.
- [Monsieur de Vionnet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ambassadors_se/characters/monsieur_de_vionnet.md): Estranged husband of Madame de Vionnet, rarely appears.
- [Monsieur de Montbron](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ambassadors_se/characters/monsieur_de_montbron.md): French nobleman mentioned in social circles.
- [Countess](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_ambassadors_se/characters/countess.md): Unnamed aristocratic woman in Parisian society.

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