# The Blue Bird — Character guide

> Key figures in The Blue Bird by Maurice Maeterlinck.

- [Tyltyl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/tyltyl.md): A young boy who embarks on a quest to find the Blue Bird of Happiness.
- [Mytyl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/mytyl.md): Tyltyl's younger sister who accompanies him on his journey.
- [Tylô](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/tylo.md): The loyal dog who faithfully follows Tyltyl and Mytyl.
- [Tylette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/tylette.md): The cunning cat who often works against the children's quest.
- [Light](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/light.md): A magical being who guides Tyltyl and Mytyl on their journey.
- [The Fairy Bérylune](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/the-fairy.md): An old fairy who gives Tyltyl the quest to find the Blue Bird.
- [Bread](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/bread.md): A personified loaf of bread who accompanies the children.
- [Sugar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/sugar.md): A personified sugar cube who travels with the group.
- [Fire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/fire.md): A hot-tempered personification of fire who joins the quest.
- [Water](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/water.md): A gentle personification of water who aids the children.
- [Mummy Tyl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/mummy-tyl.md): The mother of Tyltyl and Mytyl, who appears at home.
- [Daddy Tyl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/daddy-tyl.md): The father of Tyltyl and Mytyl, a woodcutter.
- [Granny Tyl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/granny-tyl.md): The grandmother of Tyltyl and Mytyl, met in the Land of Memory.
- [Grandad Tyl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/grandad-tyl.md): The grandfather of Tyltyl and Mytyl, met in the Land of Memory.
- [Night](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/night.md): The keeper of the Palace of Night, who guards many secrets.
- [The Blue Bird](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/the-blue-bird.md): The elusive bird of happiness that Tyltyl seeks.
- [Time](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/time.md): The old man who rules the Kingdom of the Future.
- [The Blue Child](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/the-blue-child.md): One of the unborn children in the Kingdom of the Future.
- [The Old Oak](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/the-old-oak.md): The ancient king of the trees in the Forest.
- [The Cypress](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/the-cypress.md): A dark tree who frightens Tyltyl in the Forest.
- [The Birch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/the-birch.md): A ghostly tree with white garments in the Forest.
- [The Beech](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/the-beech.md): A tree in the Forest that participates in the trial.
- [The Elm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/the-elm.md): A tree in the Forest that appears during the confrontation.
- [The Ivy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/the-ivy.md): A climbing plant in the Forest that aids the trees.
- [The Rabbit](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/the-rabbit.md): An animal in the Forest who serves as a messenger.
- [Milk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/milk.md): A personified dairy product who appears briefly.
- [Goody Berlingot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/goody-berlingot.md): A neighbor who appears at the end of the story.
- [Neighbour Berlingot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/neighbour-berlingot.md): A neighbor mentioned in the story's conclusion.
- [Gaffer Tyl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_blue_bird_se/characters/gaffer-tyl.md): An older relative of Tyltyl, briefly mentioned.

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