The Dewy Morn · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Dewy Morn by Richard Jefferies.
Felise Goring
major
Also known as Felise, Rosa, The little Felise, Miss Felise, XI Felise, XII Felise, XIII Felise, FeliseвЂ
The central female protagonist, often the focal character and narrator of the story.
Martial Barnard
major
Also known as Barnard, Martial, Bernard
A central male character and frequent focal point of the narrative.
Robert Godwin
major
Also known as Mr. Godwin, Godwin, Robert, old Godwin, Mr. Robert Godwin
An older, influential figure in the community with significant narrative presence.
Mr. Goring
supporting
Also known as Goring, Papa
Felise's father, a recurring character in domestic scenes.
Letitia Cornleigh
supporting
Also known as Letitia Cornleigh Cornleigh, Cornleigh, the exquisite Letitia
A prominent and beautiful member of the Cornleigh family.
Abner Brown
supporting
Also known as Abner, old Abner Brown, young Abner, old Abner, Ab, Old Abner Brown, poor old Abner
An older character, often referred to with familiarity and affection.
Mary Shaw
supporting
Also known as Mary, Shaw, Polly Shaw, pretty Polly Shaw, Polly, poor Mary
A local young woman, sometimes called Polly, with a narrative role.
Ruy
supporting
A character with a significant number of mentions, likely a servant or local figure.
Rosa Wood
supporting
Also known as Rosa, Miss Rosa Wood
A young woman, possibly a friend or acquaintance of Felise.
Justice Shallow Cornleigh
supporting
Also known as Mr. Justice Shallow Cornleigh, Justice Shallow, Cornleigh, Mr. Cornleigh
A local magistrate and member of the Cornleigh family.
Miller Bond
minor
Also known as Bond, Miller, XVIII Miller Bond
A miller by trade, a minor but named character.
Luke Bond
minor
Also known as Luke, Bond
A younger member of the Bond family.
Sir Edward Cornleigh
minor
Also known as Sir Edward Cornleigh Cornleigh, Sir Edward, Edward Cornleigh Cornleigh
A titled member of the Cornleigh family.
Miss Barnard (eldest)
minor
Also known as the eldest Miss Barnard, Miss Barnard, the younger Miss Barnard
One of the Barnard sisters, often mentioned collectively.
Mr. Barnard
minor
Also known as Barnard
The father of the Barnard family.
Mrs. Cornleigh
minor
Also known as Cornleigh Cornleigh, Mrs. Cornleigh Cornleigh
A married woman of the Cornleigh family.
The Squire
minor
Also known as Squire
A local landowner and figure of authority.
Miss Goring
minor
Likely a relative of Felise, possibly an aunt or sister.
Mr. Wood
minor
Father of Rosa Wood.
Old Bond
minor
Also known as old Bond
An elderly member of the Bond family.
Mark Antony
minor
Also known as Mark
A minor character, possibly a servant or local man.
Martha
minor
Also known as little Martha
A young girl, possibly a servant or child character.