# The Damnation of Theron Ware — Character guide

> Key figures in The Damnation of Theron Ware by Harold Frederic.

- [Theron Ware](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/characters/theron_ware.md): A young Methodist minister whose faith and morals unravel after moving to Octavius.
- [Celia Madden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/characters/celia_madden.md): A wealthy, free-spirited Irish-American woman who captivates Theron Ware.
- [Alice Ware](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/characters/alice_ware.md): Theron's devoted but increasingly neglected wife.
- [Sister Soulsby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/characters/sister_soulsby.md): A shrewd, worldly revivalist who manipulates church finances and Theron.
- [Father Forbes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/characters/father_forbes.md): A sophisticated Catholic priest who introduces Theron to intellectual doubt.
- [Dr. Ledsmar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/characters/dr_ledsmar.md): A reclusive, cynical doctor and amateur scientist who befriends Theron.
- [Levi Gorringe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/characters/levi_gorringe.md): A church trustee secretly in love with Alice Ware.
- [Brother Soulsby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/characters/brother_soulsby.md): Sister Soulsby's husband and partner in revivalist schemes.
- [Jeremiah Madden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/characters/jeremiah_madden.md): Celia's father, a wealthy Irish immigrant and church benefactor.
- [Michael Madden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/characters/michael_madden.md): Celia's older brother, a stern Catholic traditionalist.
- [Tisdale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/characters/tisdale.md): A hapless local preacher who causes trouble for Theron.
- [Harvey Semple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/characters/harvey_semple.md): A fellow minister and friend of Theron from earlier days.
- [Abram Beekman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/characters/abram_beekman.md): A local businessman and church figure in Octavius.
- [Mrs. MacEvoy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/characters/mrs_macevoy.md): An Irish parishioner who dies in poverty, affecting Theron.
- [Thurston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/characters/thurston.md): A minor character mentioned in the Octavius church community.
- [The Presiding Elder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/characters/the_presiding_elder.md): A senior Methodist official who oversees Theron's district.
- [Candace](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/characters/candace.md): A servant or minor figure in the Madden household.
- [Miss Foley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/characters/miss_foley.md): A young woman briefly mentioned in social contexts.
- [Maggie Quirk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/characters/old_maggie_quirk.md): An elderly Irish woman in the community.
- [Sister Barnum](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/characters/sister_barnum.md): A minor member of the church congregation.
- [Theodore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_damnation_of_theron_ware_se/characters/theodore.md): A minor character referenced in the narrative.

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