The Blue Lagoon · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Blue Lagoon by H. de Vere Stacpoole.
Dick
major
Also known as the tireless Dick, the restless Dick
A central character, likely a sailor or castaway, active throughout the narrative.
Emmeline
major
Also known as Little Emmeline, Emmeline Lestrange, Lestrange, Mad Lestrange, Emmy, Em
A key female character, possibly a love interest or survivor, central to the plot.
Mr. Button
supporting
Also known as the Slush Lamp Burns Mr. Button, the unfortunate Mr. Button, Till Mr. Button
A recurring adult figure, possibly a father or guardian, involved in the story's events.
Paddy Button
supporting
Also known as Pat, Paddy, Mr. Paddy, Croagh Patrick, Pawthrick
A character with Irish associations, likely a sailor or local figure.
Captain Le Farge
supporting
Also known as Le Farge, Captain
A ship captain involved in maritime events of the story.
Captain Fountain
supporting
Also known as II Captain Fountain, Fountain, Simon J. Fountain
A captain, possibly of a ship named Fountain, with a role in later chapters.
Captain Stannistreet
minor
Also known as Stannistreet
A ship captain appearing in the narrative.
Mrs. Stannard
minor
A female character, possibly a mother or matron.
Dicky
minor
A minor character, possibly a child or young sailor.
Con Cogan
minor
Also known as Con Cogan—rest, Con
A minor character, possibly a sailor or local.
Tim
minor
A minor character, likely a crew member or local.
Buck M'Cann
minor
Also known as Buck
A minor character with a distinctive name.
Hannah
minor
Also known as XIV Hannah
A female character appearing in a chapter titled after her.
Mrs. James
minor
A minor female character.
Koko
minor
Also known as Madame Koko
A character, possibly a native or exotic figure.
Mrs. Sims
minor
A minor female character.
Daddy
minor
A familial figure, possibly a father.
Wannamaker
minor
A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
Jack Dogherty
minor
Also known as Jack, Jack hobnobbing
A minor character, possibly a sailor.
Arthur Lestrange
minor
A minor character, possibly related to Emmeline Lestrange.
Jane
minor
A minor female character.
