# The Enormous Room — Character guide

> Key figures in The Enormous Room by E. E. Cummings.

- [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/narrator.md): The autobiographical narrator, an American ambulance driver imprisoned in La Ferté-Macé.
- [Jean le Nègre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/jean_le_negre.md): A flamboyant and charismatic Black prisoner who becomes a central figure in the camp.
- [The Fighting Sheeney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/the_fighting_sheeney.md): A volatile prisoner known for his strength and emotional outbursts, often called the Young Pole.
- [Surplice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/surplice.md): A gentle, simple-minded prisoner who becomes the narrator's close friend.
- [Monsieur Auguste](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/monsieur_auguste.md): A Dutch prisoner and skilled musician who plays the harmonica.
- [The Zulu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/the_zulu.md): A mysterious prisoner with a dark complexion, often associated with the Young Pole group.
- [B.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/b.md): A fellow prisoner and friend of the narrator, often referred to by his initial.
- [La Soeur du Conducteur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/la_soeur_du_conducteur.md): The sister of a train conductor, a fellow prisoner with a tragic story.
- [Monsieur Jean](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/monsieur_jean.md): A prisoner who assists the narrator, distinct from Jean le Nègre.
- [Monsieur le Directeur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/monsieur_le_directeur.md): The camp director, a figure of authority and bureaucracy.
- [La Misère](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/la_misere.md): A prisoner from Mexico, known for his misery and poverty.
- [Garibaldi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/garibaldi.md): An Italian prisoner who claims to be a relative of the famous general.
- [Count Bragard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/count_bragard.md): A pompous Belgian count imprisoned for alleged espionage.
- [Celina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/celina.md): A young woman from Normandy, a fellow prisoner with a romantic subplot.
- [Monsieur le Ministre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/monsieur_le_ministre.md): A government minister who visits the camp briefly.
- [Surveillant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/surveillant.md): The camp overseer, a stern and watchful guard.
- [Gestionnaire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/gestionnaire.md): The camp administrator responsible for supplies and records.
- [The Wanderer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/the_wanderer.md): A mysterious, solitary prisoner who roams the camp.
- [The Trembling Planton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/the_trembling_planton.md): A nervous young orderly who serves the prisoners.
- [Judas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/judas.md): A prisoner nicknamed for his perceived betrayal of others.
- [Fritz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/fritz.md): A German prisoner, often taunted by others.
- [Apollyon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/apollyon.md): A menacing prisoner who embodies destruction and chaos.
- [Pete the Shadow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/pete_the_shadow.md): A quiet, shadowy prisoner who keeps to himself.
- [The Clever Man](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/the_clever_man.md): A prisoner known for his cunning and intelligence.
- [Afrique](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/afrique.md): A prisoner from Africa, noted for his singing.
- [Monsieur Pet-airs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/monsieur_pet_airs.md): A comically pretentious prisoner with airs of grandeur.
- [Rockyfeller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/rockyfeller.md): A prisoner nicknamed after the wealthy industrialist.
- [The Bear](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/the_bear.md): A large, gruff prisoner with a bear-like demeanor.
- [Bon Alors](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/bon_alors.md): A prisoner known for his repetitive French phrases.
- [The Hat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/the_hat.md): A prisoner defined by his distinctive, pathetic hat.
- [Edouard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/edouard.md): A prisoner with a peculiar name, possibly a musician.
- [Moshki](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/moshki.md): A prisoner who is injured during his stay.
- [Shah-kay-spare](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/shah_kay_spare.md): A prisoner with an unusual, possibly Persian-sounding name.
- [Lily](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/lily.md): A female prisoner, possibly a love interest.
- [The Machine-Fixer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/the_machine_fixer.md): A prisoner skilled at repairing mechanical devices.
- [Mr. A.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/mr_a.md): A prisoner referred to only by his initial.
- [The Black Holster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/the_black_holster.md): A prisoner known for his black holster accessory.
- [One Eyed Dah-veed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/one_eyed_dah_veed.md): A prisoner with one eye, of possible Middle Eastern origin.
- [Feeneesh Loo Loo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/feeneesh_loo_loo.md): A prisoner with a comical, nonsensical name.
- [Bathhouse John](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/bathhouse_john.md): A prisoner nicknamed after a Chicago politician.
- [Lulu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/lulu.md): A female prisoner, possibly a prostitute.
- [De Massachusetts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/de_massachusetts.md): A prisoner from Massachusetts, likely American.
- [The Trick Raincoat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/the_trick_raincoat.md): A prisoner known for his unusual raincoat.
- [Barbu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/barbu.md): A bearded prisoner, his name meaning 'bearded' in French.
- [The French](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/the_french.md): A generic French prisoner, possibly a collective character.
- [Cornelius Vanderbilt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/cornelius_vanderbilt.md): A prisoner nicknamed after the wealthy tycoon.
- [Germans](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/germans.md): German prisoners in the camp, often a collective.
- [The Frog](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/the_frog.md): A prisoner nicknamed for his frog-like appearance.
- [Attends](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/attends.md): A prisoner known for saying 'attends' (wait).
- [Tommy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/tommy.md): A prisoner with a common English nickname.
- [Monsieur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/monsieur.md): A generic French gentleman, possibly a guard.
- [Jo Jo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/jo_jo.md): A prisoner with a lion-like face, possibly a sideshow performer.
- [Jove](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/jove.md): A prisoner nicknamed after the Roman god.
- [Ambulance Norton Harjes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/ambulance_norton_harjes.md): A reference to the ambulance service, not a person.
- [John the Bathman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/john_the_bathman.md): A prisoner who works as a bath attendant.
- [Mr. President](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/mr_president.md): A prisoner mockingly called Mr. President.
- [W⸺ S⸺ B⸺](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/wsb.md): A prisoner with initials, possibly a friend of the narrator.
- [Richard Norton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/richard_norton.md): A friend of the narrator, not a prisoner.
- [Ça Pue](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/ca_pue.md): A prisoner nicknamed 'it stinks' in French.
- [La Ferté Macé](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/la_ferte_mace.md): The town where the prison is located, not a person.
- [The Young Skipper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enormous_room_se/characters/the_young_skipper.md): A young prisoner with a nautical nickname.

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