# The Devil’s Dictionary — Character guide

> Key figures in The Devil’s Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce.

- [Unknown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/unknown_narrator.md): The unnamed narrator and focal character, often using first-person pronouns.
- [Lord Cadde](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/lord_cadde.md): A recurring character and narrator in several definitions.
- [Old Paunchinello](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/old_paunchinello.md): A character referenced in definitions, often addressed directly.
- [John Elmer Pettibone Cajee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/john_elmer_pettibone_cajee.md): A named character appearing in multiple definitions.
- [Death](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/death.md): Personification of death, appearing in several definitions.
- [James F. Bowman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/james_f_bowman.md): A deceased character referenced in definitions.
- [Andrew Carnegie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/andrew_carnegie.md): The famous industrialist, satirized in definitions.
- [Rev. John Satan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/rev_john_satan.md): A clerical figure named Satan, appearing in definitions.
- [Dom Pedro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/dom_pedro.md): A character addressed in definitions, possibly the Brazilian emperor.
- [David](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/david.md): Biblical David, referenced in definitions.
- [Satan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/satan.md): The Devil, appearing in multiple definitions.
- [Hearst](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/hearst.md): William Randolph Hearst, satirized in definitions.
- [The Dullards](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/the_dullards.md): A family or group referenced in definitions.
- [The Master](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/the_master.md): A title character appearing in definitions.
- [Christ](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/christ.md): Jesus Christ, referenced in definitions.
- [Homer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/homer.md): The ancient Greek poet, referenced in definitions.
- [Pharaoh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/pharaoh.md): Biblical Pharaoh, referenced in definitions.
- [Infralapsarians](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/infralapsarians.md): A theological group referenced in definitions.
- [Col. Bryan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/col_bryan.md): A military figure referenced in definitions.
- [Nero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/nero.md): The Roman emperor, referenced in definitions.
- [Dr. Meir Witchell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/dr_meir_witchell.md): A doctor character appearing in definitions.
- [Baal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/baal.md): Ancient deity, referenced in definitions.
- [Juno](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/juno.md): Roman goddess, referenced in definitions.
- [Shakespeare](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/shakespeare.md): The playwright, referenced in definitions.
- [Dr. Snedeker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/dr_snedeker.md): An erudite doctor character in definitions.
- [Aristotle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/aristotle.md): The philosopher, referenced in definitions.
- [Father Gassalasca Jape](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/father_jape.md): A clergyman character appearing in definitions.
- [Moses](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/moses.md): Biblical prophet, referenced in definitions.
- [Old Nick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/old_nick.md): A name for the Devil, appearing in definitions.
- [Kosciusko](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/kosciusko.md): Polish general, referenced in definitions.
- [Dr. Samuel Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/dr_samuel_johnson.md): The lexicographer, referenced in definitions.
- [Zeno](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/zeno.md): Greek philosopher, referenced in definitions.
- [Caesar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/caesar.md): Roman dictator, referenced in definitions.
- [Plato](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/plato.md): Greek philosopher, referenced in definitions.
- [Clio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/clio.md): Muse of history, referenced in definitions.
- [Eve](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/eve.md): Biblical first woman, referenced in definitions.
- [Slander](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/slander.md): Personification of slander in definitions.
- [The Greeks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/the_greeks.md): Ancient Greek people, referenced in definitions.
- [Denis Kearney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/denis_kearney.md): Labor leader, referenced in definitions.
- [The Shah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/the_shah.md): Persian ruler, referenced in definitions.
- [Solomon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/solomon.md): Biblical king, referenced in definitions.
- [Dr. Franklin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_devil_s_dictionary_se/characters/dr_franklin.md): Benjamin Franklin, referenced in definitions.

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