The Eleventh Virgin · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Eleventh Virgin by Dorothy Day.
June Henreddy
major
Also known as June, Oh June, little June, Zoroastrianism June
The protagonist, a young woman navigating love, family, and self-discovery.
Dick Wemys
major
Also known as Dick
A central romantic interest and complex figure in June's life.
Mother Grace
supporting
Also known as Grace, Mother
June's mother, a strong and often critical presence in her life.
Adele
supporting
Also known as Little Adele
June's younger sister, often a confidante and foil.
Hugh Brace
supporting
Also known as Mr. Hugh Brace, Hugh, Mr. Brace, Brace
A friend and potential suitor, part of June's social circle.
Miss Billy Barton
supporting
Also known as Billy, Willie
A lively and unconventional friend of June's.
Regina
minor
A friend or acquaintance, part of June's social world.
Ida
minor
A friend or acquaintance, often a confidante to June.
Mr. Armand
minor
A minor character, possibly a teacher or family friend.
Ivan
minor
A friend or acquaintance, part of June's circle.
Daniel Sloane
minor
Also known as Dan, Daniel
A friend or potential romantic interest.
Glubb
minor
Also known as young Glubb
A minor character, possibly a servant or local.
Miss Hubbard
minor
A teacher or older acquaintance.
Miss Prince
minor
A teacher or authority figure.
Billy Burton
minor
Also known as Billy
A minor character, possibly a childhood friend.
Mr. Henreddy
minor
Also known as the worthy Mr. Henreddy
June's father, a somewhat distant figure.
Tess
minor
Also known as Terry Wode, Terry
A friend or acquaintance, possibly a love interest.
Chester
minor
A minor character, possibly a suitor or friend.
Mrs. Wittle
minor
Also known as Wittle
A neighbor or acquaintance of the family.
Ellen Winter
minor
Also known as Ellen
A friend or acquaintance from June's past.
Masefield
minor
A minor character, possibly a poet or acquaintance.
Granny
minor
June's grandmother, a family elder.
Grace Drummond
minor
A friend or acquaintance, possibly a relative.
Morrison
minor
A minor character, possibly a servant or colleague.
Ray
minor
A minor character, possibly a friend or suitor.
Jim Pickering
minor
Also known as Jim
A minor character, possibly a friend or colleague.
Miss Worth
minor
Also known as little Miss Worth
A minor character, possibly a teacher or acquaintance.
Kenneth Graves
minor
Also known as Kenneth
A minor character, possibly a friend or suitor.
Helen Drummond
minor
Also known as Nellie
A friend or acquaintance, possibly a relative of Grace.
Adam Sunquist
minor
A minor character, possibly a friend or colleague.
Mr. O'Grady
minor
A minor character, possibly a teacher or acquaintance.
Mr. Lord
minor
A minor character, possibly a landlord or acquaintance.
Old Mrs. Angell
minor
A minor character, possibly a neighbor or elder.
Dr. Weiss
minor
A doctor, possibly a family physician.
Henrietta
minor
A minor character, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
Miss Henreddy
minor
A relative of June, possibly an aunt or cousin.
Miss Kelley
minor
A minor character, possibly a teacher or acquaintance.
Mr. Fenton
minor
A minor character, possibly a suitor or colleague.
Mrs. Burns
minor
Also known as goodness Mrs. Burns
A minor character, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
Lora McAlister
minor
Also known as Lora
A minor character, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
Mr. Liscinderella
minor
Also known as Liscinderella
A minor character, possibly a teacher or eccentric.
Tony
minor
A minor character, possibly a friend or servant.
Polly Pepper
minor
Also known as Mary, Mimi
A minor character, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
Mrs. Gunther
minor
Also known as a Mrs. Gunther
A minor character, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
Conrad
minor
A minor character, possibly a friend or suitor.
Miss Drummond
minor
A minor character, possibly a relative of Grace or Helen.
Dave
minor
Also known as David
A minor character, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
Dr. Wittle
minor
A doctor, possibly related to Mrs. Wittle.
Mary Adams
minor
Also known as Ann
A minor character, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
Sadie Spielberger
minor
Also known as Sadie
A minor character, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
Little Ruth
minor
Also known as Ruth
A minor character, possibly a child or younger acquaintance.
Dr. Jane Pringle
minor
Also known as Dr. Pringle
A doctor, possibly a friend or colleague.
Harvey
minor
A minor character, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
Uncle Charlie
minor
Also known as Charlie
June's uncle, a family member.
Cathern
minor
A minor character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.
Mrs. Warzinsky
minor
A minor character, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
Jane Worth
minor
A minor character, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
Irene
minor
A minor character, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
Miss Smythe
minor
A minor character, possibly a teacher or acquaintance.
Sarah Lauthier
minor
Also known as Sarah
A minor character, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
Mrs. Cummins
minor
A minor character, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
Edwin
minor
A minor character, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
Edith Burns
minor
A minor character, possibly a relative of Mrs. Burns.
Beatrice
minor
A minor character, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
Miss Andrews
minor
A minor character, possibly a teacher or acquaintance.
