# The Beautiful and Damned — Character guide

> Key figures in The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

- [Anthony Patch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/anthony_patch.md): A handsome, wealthy young man who inherits a fortune and marries Gloria Gilbert, descending into alcoholism and decay.
- [Gloria Gilbert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/gloria_gilbert.md): A beautiful, spoiled young woman who marries Anthony Patch and struggles with boredom and disillusionment.
- [Maury Noble](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/maury_noble.md): Anthony's cynical, intellectual friend who often philosophizes about life and society.
- [Richard Caramel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/richard_caramel.md): A novelist and friend of Anthony, who writes a successful book based on their circle.
- [Muriel Kane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/muriel_kane.md): A vivacious, gossipy friend of Gloria who provides comic relief and social commentary.
- [Joseph Bloeckman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/joseph_bloeckman.md): A wealthy Jewish film producer who pursues Gloria and later becomes a business rival to Anthony.
- [Adam J. Patch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/adam_j_patch.md): Anthony's wealthy, puritanical grandfather whose inheritance drives the plot.
- [Dorothy Raycroft](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/dorothy_raycroft.md): A young woman Anthony has a brief, sordid affair with during his marriage's decline.
- [Geraldine Burke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/geraldine_burke.md): A working-class girl Anthony dates before meeting Gloria, representing his earlier romantic life.
- [Mrs. Gilbert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/mrs_gilbert.md): Gloria's mother, who chaperones her and disapproves of Anthony's influence.
- [Frederick E. Paramore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/frederick_paramore.md): A friend of Anthony who becomes a successful businessman and later a rival.
- [Tana](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/tana.md): Anthony's loyal Japanese servant who remains with him through his decline.
- [Peter Lytell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/peter_lytell.md): A minor social acquaintance in Anthony and Gloria's circle.
- [Mr. Haight](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/mr_haight.md): A lawyer who handles Anthony's inheritance and legal affairs.
- [Captain Collins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/captain_collins.md): An army officer Anthony meets during his military service.
- [Rachael Barnes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/rachael_barnes.md): A socialite friend of Gloria who becomes a rival and source of tension.
- [Shuttleworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/shuttleworth.md): A minor character in the social circle, often mentioned in passing.
- [Sammy Carleton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/sammy_carleton.md): A young man who briefly courts Gloria before her marriage.
- [Constance Merriam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/constance_merriam.md): A friend of Gloria from her debutante days.
- [Mr. Crawford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/mr_crawford.md): A minor acquaintance at social gatherings.
- [Percy B. Debris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/percy_b_debris.md): A pompous literary figure who appears at a party.
- [Henrietta Lebrune](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/henrietta_lebrune.md): Anthony's eccentric aunt who appears briefly in his family history.
- [Parker Allison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/parker_allison.md): A minor social acquaintance in the New York scene.
- [Rodman Barnes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/rodman_barnes.md): Rachael Barnes' husband, a minor figure in the social circle.
- [Mr. Joe Hull](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/mr_joe_hull.md): A businessman who interacts with Anthony during his inheritance struggles.
- [Miss McGovern](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/miss_mcgovern.md): A secretary or clerk in Anthony's legal affairs.
- [Captain Dunning](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/captain_dunning.md): An army officer during Anthony's military service.
- [Baptiste](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/baptiste.md): A servant or minor attendant in the Patch household.
- [The Chevalier O'Keefe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/the_chevalier_okeefe.md): A colorful, eccentric character encountered in Anthony's social wanderings.
- [Mr. Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/mr_wilson.md): A minor acquaintance or business contact.
- [Mr. Joseph Black](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/mr_joseph_black.md): A lawyer or clerk involved in Anthony's legal matters.
- [Cyrus Fielding](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/cyrus_fielding.md): A minor character mentioned in the social milieu.
- [Mr. Hardy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/mr_hardy.md): A minor acquaintance or business figure.
- [Captain Wolf](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/captain_wolf.md): An army officer during Anthony's military service.
- [Mr. Weatherbee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/mr_weatherbee.md): An architect or minor professional acquaintance.
- [Old Halloran](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/old_halloran.md): An elderly man mentioned in passing during Anthony's reflections.
- [Barley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_beautiful_and_damned_se/characters/barley.md): A minor character mentioned in the narrative.

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