# The Everlasting Man — Character guide

> Key figures in The Everlasting Man by G. K. Chesterton.

- [Unknown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_everlasting_man_se/characters/unknown_narrator.md): The narrator or focal character, often referred to by pronouns throughout the book.
- [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_everlasting_man_se/characters/jesus_christ.md): Central figure of Christianity, whose life and teachings are the focus of Part II.
- [Peter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_everlasting_man_se/characters/peter.md): Apostle of Christ, key figure in the founding of the Church.
- [Aristotle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_everlasting_man_se/characters/aristotle.md): Ancient Greek philosopher whose ideas are discussed in relation to pagan thought.
- [Buddha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_everlasting_man_se/characters/buddha.md): Founder of Buddhism, compared to Christ as a religious figure.
- [Virgil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_everlasting_man_se/characters/virgil.md): Roman poet, author of the Aeneid, referenced in discussions of mythology.
- [Muhammad](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_everlasting_man_se/characters/muhammad.md): Prophet of Islam, mentioned in comparative religious analysis.
- [Confucius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_everlasting_man_se/characters/confucius.md): Chinese philosopher, referenced in discussions of moral systems.
- [Mr. H. G. Wells](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_everlasting_man_se/characters/mr_h_g_wells.md): Contemporary author whose views on history are critiqued in the book.
- [Socrates](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_everlasting_man_se/characters/socrates.md): Greek philosopher, discussed in the context of pagan philosophy.
- [St. Francis of Assisi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_everlasting_man_se/characters/st_francis_of_assisi.md): Christian saint known for his love of nature and poverty.
- [St. Augustine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_everlasting_man_se/characters/st_augustine.md): Early Church father and theologian, referenced in doctrinal discussions.
- [Plato](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_everlasting_man_se/characters/plato.md): Greek philosopher, discussed in relation to ideal forms and pagan thought.
- [St. Thomas Aquinas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_everlasting_man_se/characters/st_thomas_aquinas.md): Medieval theologian and philosopher, cited in arguments about faith and reason.
- [Julius Caesar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_everlasting_man_se/characters/julius_caesar.md): Roman dictator, mentioned in historical comparisons.
- [Marcus Aurelius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_everlasting_man_se/characters/marcus_aurelius.md): Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, referenced in discussions of pagan virtue.
- [Napoleon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_everlasting_man_se/characters/napoleon.md): French emperor, used as a historical comparison for ambition.
- [Moses](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_everlasting_man_se/characters/moses.md): Biblical prophet and lawgiver, mentioned in context of Jewish history.
- [Job](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_everlasting_man_se/characters/job.md): Biblical figure known for his suffering and patience, referenced briefly.
- [Shakespeare](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_everlasting_man_se/characters/shakespeare.md): English playwright, mentioned as a cultural touchstone.

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