# The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford — Character guide

> Key figures in The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford by Mark Rutherford.

- [Mark Rutherford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/mark_rutherford.md): The narrator and protagonist, a dissenting minister struggling with faith and society.
- [Theresa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/theresa.md): A significant figure in Rutherford's emotional life, possibly a love interest.
- [Mr. Snale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/mr_snale.md): A deacon or church figure who causes tension for Rutherford.
- [Mary Bell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/mary_bell.md): A young woman close to Ellen, part of Rutherford's circle.
- [Miss Arbour](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/miss_arbour.md): A kind and intellectual woman who befriends and advises Rutherford.
- [Ellen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/ellen.md): A central female character, possibly a romantic interest for Rutherford.
- [Miss Mardon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/miss_mardon.md): A member of the Mardon family, involved in Rutherford's social world.
- [Mrs. Lane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/mrs_lane.md): A landlady or household figure in Rutherford's life.
- [Mr. Hexton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/mr_hexton.md): A minister or authority figure who interacts with Rutherford.
- [Edward Gibbon Mardon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/edward_gibbon_mardon.md): A friend or acquaintance of Rutherford, possibly a fellow dissenter.
- [Miss Wollaston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/wollaston.md): A minor character in Rutherford's social circle.
- [Mr. Weeley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/mr_weeley.md): A church or community figure who appears in the narrative.
- [Brother Holderness](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/brother_holderness.md): A fellow dissenter or church member known to Rutherford.
- [Reuben Shapcott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/reuben_shapcott.md): A friend or colleague of Rutherford, possibly a publisher.
- [Mrs. Snale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/mrs_snale.md): Wife of Mr. Snale, appears in domestic scenes.
- [The Misses Arbour](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/the_misses_arbour.md): Relatives of Miss Arbour, mentioned in passing.
- [Mr. Catfield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/mr_catfield.md): A minor character in Rutherford's acquaintance.
- [Mrs. Cook](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_autobiography_of_mark_rutherford_se/characters/mrs_cook.md): A minor household figure in the narrative.

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