Character guide

Mr. Bedford

major

Also known as Bedford, this Bedford, this poor Bedford

The narrator and co-inventor of Cavorite; he travels to the Moon with Cavor.

Mr. Cavor

major

Also known as Cavor, this Cavor

Brilliant scientist who discovers Cavorite and leads the lunar expedition.

The Selenites

supporting

Also known as Selenites, the other Selenites

Insectoid native inhabitants of the Moon, organized into specialized castes.

The Grand Lunar

supporting

Also known as Grand Lunar

The immense, wise ruler of the Selenites who interrogates Cavor.

Phi-oo

supporting

Also known as Phi, the alert Phi-oo

A curious and intelligent Selenite who first communicates with Cavor.

Mr. Julius Wendigee

supporting

Also known as Mr. Wendigee

Dutch astronomer who receives and relays Cavor's messages from the Moon.

Tsi-puff

minor

Also known as Tsi

A Selenite philosopher who debates with Cavor about human customs.

Cavorite

minor

Also known as the Cavorite

The anti-gravity substance invented by Cavor that enables space travel.

Gibbs

minor

A local Lympne man who assists Bedford and Cavor with odd jobs.

Lloyd

minor

A friend of Bedford's who helps him after his return to Earth.