# The American Senator — Character guide

> Key figures in The American Senator by Anthony Trollope.

- [Arabella Trefoil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/arabella_trefoil.md): A beautiful, ambitious young woman determined to secure a wealthy husband.
- [Mary Masters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/mary_masters.md): A gentle, virtuous young woman caught between love and family duty.
- [Lord Rufford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/lord_rufford.md): A wealthy, charming nobleman pursued by Arabella Trefoil.
- [Lawrence Twentyman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/lawrence_twentyman.md): A farmer deeply in love with Mary Masters, struggling with rejection.
- [John Morton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/john_morton.md): The heir to Bragton, a gentleman torn between duty and love.
- [Reginald Morton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/reginald_morton.md): The rightful heir to Bragton, a scholarly and principled man.
- [Lady Ushant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/lady_ushant.md): An elderly, kind-hearted aristocrat who supports Mary Masters.
- [Lady Augustus Trefoil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/lady_augustus_trefoil.md): Arabella's scheming mother, pushing her daughter into a wealthy match.
- [Mr. Masters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/mr_masters.md): Mary's father, a respectable attorney in Dillsborough.
- [Mounser Green](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/mounser_green.md): A diplomat and friend of the Senator, involved in local affairs.
- [Goarly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/goarly.md): A poacher and troublemaker at the center of a local feud.
- [Mr. Runciman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/mr_runciman.md): The innkeeper of the Bush, a key figure in Dillsborough society.
- [Mrs. Morton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/mrs_morton.md): John Morton's mother, a proud and traditional woman.
- [Lord Augustus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/lord_augustus.md): Arabella's father, a weak and indebted aristocrat.
- [Lady Penwether](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/lady_penwether.md): A sharp-tongued society woman, sister to Lord Rufford.
- [Kate Masters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/kate_masters.md): Mary's younger sister, lively and outspoken.
- [Senator Gotobed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/senator_gotobed.md): An American senator visiting England, critical of British customs.
- [Lord Mistletoe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/lord_mistletoe.md): A young nobleman who courts Arabella Trefoil.
- [Sir George Penwether](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/sir_george_penwether.md): Lady Penwether's husband, a sensible baronet.
- [Bearside](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/bearside.md): A lawyer involved in the Dillsborough legal affairs.
- [Nickem](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/nickem.md): A detective hired to investigate the poaching case.
- [Miss Penge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/miss_penge.md): A wealthy heiress courted by Lord Rufford.
- [Mrs. Hopkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/mrs_hopkins.md): An elderly woman in Dillsborough, mother of a servant.
- [Tony Tuppett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/tony_tuppett.md): A groom at Rufford Hall, loyal to Lord Rufford.
- [Captain Glomax](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/captain_glomax.md): A hunting enthusiast and friend of Lord Rufford.
- [Scrobby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/scrobby.md): A farmer accused of poisoning game, central to a trial.
- [Gregory Masters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/gregory_masters.md): Mary's deceased uncle, a former clergyman.
- [The Paragon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/the_paragon.md): A horse central to a bet and local gossip.
- [Major Caneback](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/major_caneback.md): A military man and hunting companion who meets a tragic end.
- [Mr. Mainwaring](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/mr_mainwaring.md): A young clergyman who dines with the Senator.
- [Ned Botsey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/ned_botsey.md): A young man about town, part of the hunting set.
- [Bean](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/bean.md): A servant or minor functionary in Dillsborough.
- [Jack Slade](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/jack_slade.md): A friend of Lawrence Twentyman, involved in local life.
- [Harry Stubbings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/harry_stubbings.md): A farmer and acquaintance of the Masters family.
- [Tom Surbiton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/tom_surbiton.md): A young man from a local family, friend of Ned Botsey.
- [Lord Glossop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/lord_glossop.md): A young nobleman and hunting enthusiast.
- [Lord Drummond](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/lord_drummond.md): A Scottish peer and friend of Lord Rufford.
- [Captain Battersby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/captain_battersby.md): A military man who courts Arabella Trefoil.
- [Archibald Currie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/archibald_currie.md): A lawyer involved in the Morton family legal matters.
- [Duchess of Omnium](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/duchess_of_omnium.md): A high-society hostess who appears at social events.
- [Mr. Surtees](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/mr_surtees.md): A gentleman involved in the hunting community.
- [Mrs. Connop Green](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/mrs_connop_green.md): An elderly widow and mother of Mounser Green.
- [Fred Botsey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/fred_botsey.md): Brother of Ned Botsey, part of the local gentry.
- [Mrs. Runciman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/mrs_runciman.md): Wife of Mr. Runciman, helps run the Bush inn.
- [Mr. Puttock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/mr_puttock.md): A minor official or tradesman in the town.
- [Nat Nickem](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/nat_nickem.md): A relative of Samuel Nickem, also a detective.
- [Lady Rufford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/lady_rufford.md): Lord Rufford's mother, mentioned but not seen.
- [Peter Morton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/peter_morton.md): A relative of the Morton family, mentioned in the will.
- [Young Jack Runce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/young_jack_runciman.md): Son of old John Runce, a servant at Bragton.
- [Miss Godolphin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/miss_godolphin.md): A young woman in society, friend of Arabella.
- [Dr. Fanning](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/dr_fanning.md): A doctor attending to the sick in Dillsborough.
- [Grice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/grice.md): A servant or minor character in the Morton household.
- [Mr. Nokes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_american_senator_se/characters/mr_nokes.md): A tradesman or official in Dillsborough.

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