Character guide

Zenobia

major

Also known as the fair Zenobia, Queen Zenobia, Coverdale Zenobia

A passionate and brilliant woman at Blithedale, central to the drama.

Mr. Hollingsworth

major

Also known as Hollingsworth, dear Hollingsworth, Poor Hollingsworth

A blacksmith and reformer with a single-minded philanthropic project.

Priscilla

major

Also known as XX They Vanish Priscilla

A delicate, mysterious young woman who arrives at Blithedale.

Miles Coverdale

major

Also known as Mr. Coverdale, Coverdale, Mr. Miles Coverdale, Miles

The narrator and a poet who observes the Blithedale experiment.

Silas Foster

supporting

Also known as stout Silas Foster, Silas, Grim Silas Foster, Foster, old Silas, gruff Silas, O cruel Silas, Stout Silas Foster

The practical, earthy farmer who manages Blithedale's daily work.

Old Moodie

supporting

Also known as this Mr. Moodie, Mr. Moodie, Moodie, old Moodie

A mysterious, shabby old man with a hidden past.

Fauntleroy

supporting

The former identity of Old Moodie, a ruined gentleman.

Professor Westervelt

supporting

Also known as Westervelt

A suave, sinister mesmerist connected to the Veiled Lady.

Theodore

minor

A young man in Zenobia's legend who unmasks the Veiled Lady.

The Veiled Lady

minor

A mysterious veiled figure who performs in public shows.

Mrs. Foster

minor

Also known as Good Mrs. Foster

Silas Foster's wife, who helps run the Blithedale household.

Eliot

minor

Also known as the venerable Apostle Eliot

Historical figure referenced as the namesake of Eliot's Pulpit.