The Blue Bird · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Blue Bird by Maurice Maeterlinck.
Tyltyl
major
Also known as Light, the Future Tyltyl, Light Tyltyl, me, him, your, I
A young boy who embarks on a quest to find the Blue Bird of Happiness.
Mytyl
major
Also known as dear little Mytyl, your
Tyltyl's younger sister who accompanies him on his journey.
Tylô
supporting
Also known as dear Tylô, Poor Tylô, Dear Tylô, friend Tylô, Tylô gaily, Dear old faithful Tylô, poor Tylô
The loyal dog who faithfully follows Tyltyl and Mytyl.
Tylette
supporting
Also known as treacherous Tylette, Treacherous Tylette, hers
The cunning cat who often works against the children's quest.
Light
major
A magical being who guides Tyltyl and Mytyl on their journey.
The Fairy Bérylune
supporting
Also known as The old Fairy, The Fairy, the good Fairy, Fairy, Bérylune, the old Fairy
An old fairy who gives Tyltyl the quest to find the Blue Bird.
Bread
supporting
Also known as Poor Bread
A personified loaf of bread who accompanies the children.
Sugar
supporting
Also known as Poor Sugar, poor Sugar, himself
A personified sugar cube who travels with the group.
Fire
supporting
Also known as himself, your
A hot-tempered personification of fire who joins the quest.
Water
supporting
Also known as Miss Water
A gentle personification of water who aids the children.
Mummy Tyl
minor
Also known as Tyl, Mummy, Thereupon Mummy Tyl, herself
The mother of Tyltyl and Mytyl, who appears at home.
Daddy Tyl
minor
Also known as Daddy
The father of Tyltyl and Mytyl, a woodcutter.
Granny Tyl
minor
Also known as Granny, Tyl
The grandmother of Tyltyl and Mytyl, met in the Land of Memory.
Grandad Tyl
minor
Also known as Poor old Grandad, your
The grandfather of Tyltyl and Mytyl, met in the Land of Memory.
Night
supporting
Also known as Mrs. Night, Mother Night, herself
The keeper of the Palace of Night, who guards many secrets.
The Blue Bird
major
Also known as Blue Bird, Blue-beard
The elusive bird of happiness that Tyltyl seeks.
Time
supporting
Also known as Mr. Time
The old man who rules the Kingdom of the Future.
The Blue Child
minor
Also known as The puzzled Child, the Child, A little Blue Child, your
One of the unborn children in the Kingdom of the Future.
The Old Oak
minor
Also known as the Oak, The Oak, you
The ancient king of the trees in the Forest.
The Cypress
minor
Also known as Cypress, plucky little Tyltyl, himself
A dark tree who frightens Tyltyl in the Forest.
The Birch
minor
Also known as Birch, the Night
A ghostly tree with white garments in the Forest.
The Beech
minor
A tree in the Forest that participates in the trial.
The Elm
minor
A tree in the Forest that appears during the confrontation.
The Ivy
minor
Also known as Ivy
A climbing plant in the Forest that aids the trees.
The Rabbit
minor
An animal in the Forest who serves as a messenger.
Milk
minor
A personified dairy product who appears briefly.
Goody Berlingot
minor
Also known as Berlingot, And Goody Berlingot
A neighbor who appears at the end of the story.
Neighbour Berlingot
minor
A neighbor mentioned in the story's conclusion.
Gaffer Tyl
minor
An older relative of Tyltyl, briefly mentioned.
