# The Apple Cart — Character guide

> Key figures in The Apple Cart by George Bernard Shaw.

- [King Magnus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_apple_cart_se/characters/king_magnus.md): The intelligent and politically savvy king who clashes with his cabinet over democracy and power.
- [Mr. Bill Boanerges](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_apple_cart_se/characters/mr_bill_boanerges.md): A loud, self-important labor leader and cabinet member who initially opposes the king.
- [Mr. Joseph Proteus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_apple_cart_se/characters/mr_joseph_proteus.md): The ambitious Prime Minister who schemes to limit the king's power and control the government.
- [Orinthia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_apple_cart_se/characters/orinthia.md): A charismatic and witty woman who has a close, flirtatious relationship with King Magnus.
- [Queen Elizabeth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_apple_cart_se/characters/queen_elizabeth.md): The pragmatic and down-to-earth queen, wife of King Magnus, who manages domestic affairs.
- [Amanda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_apple_cart_se/characters/amanda.md): A spirited and outspoken woman, often involved in political and personal intrigues.
- [Sempronius Pamphilius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_apple_cart_se/characters/sempronius_pamphilius.md): A classical scholar and secretary who provides historical commentary and comic relief.
- [Crassus Balbus Pliny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_apple_cart_se/characters/crassus_balbus_pliny.md): A trio of classical figures used as allegorical commentators on modern politics.
- [Mr. Vanhattan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_apple_cart_se/characters/vanhattan.md): An American ambassador who represents U.S. interests in the political negotiations.
- [Nicobar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_apple_cart_se/characters/nicobar.md): A cabinet minister who participates in the political debates and power struggles.
- [Alice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_apple_cart_se/characters/alice.md): A servant or attendant in the royal household, appearing in brief scenes.
- [Jemima](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_apple_cart_se/characters/jemima.md): A maid or household worker with a few lines in the play.
- [Demos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_apple_cart_se/characters/demos.md): A personification of the common people or democratic spirit, briefly referenced.
- [King Robert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_apple_cart_se/characters/robert.md): A historical king mentioned in passing as a point of comparison.
- [Dean Inge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_apple_cart_se/characters/dean_inge.md): A real-life clergyman and writer, referenced as a cultural figure.
- [Sir Christopher Wren](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_apple_cart_se/characters/sir_christopher_wren.md): The famous architect, mentioned in a historical allusion.
- [Iky Jacobus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_apple_cart_se/characters/iky_jacobus.md): A minor character or reference, possibly a tradesman or official.
- [Nick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_apple_cart_se/characters/nick.md): A brief named character, possibly a servant or minor official.
- [George Bernard Shaw](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_apple_cart_se/characters/george_bernard_shaw.md): The author himself, appearing as a self-referential character or narrator.
- [Lysistrata](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_apple_cart_se/characters/lysistrata.md): A classical figure referenced as an allegorical symbol of female power.
- [Alfred Warwick Gattie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_apple_cart_se/characters/alfred_warwick_gattie.md): A deceased inventor or businessman mentioned in dialogue as a past figure.

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