# The History of Mr. Polly — Character guide

> Key figures in The History of Mr. Polly by H. G. Wells.

- [Mr. Polly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/mr_polly.md): The protagonist, a discontented shopkeeper who seeks adventure and a new life.
- [Miriam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/miriam.md): Mr. Polly's wife, practical and unsympathetic to his dreams.
- [Uncle Jim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/uncle_jim.md): A violent bully and antagonist at the Potwell Inn.
- [Parsons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/parsons.md): Mr. Polly's old school friend, a dreamer and inventor.
- [Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/johnson.md): Mr. Polly's neighbor and friend in Fishbourne.
- [Mr. Voules](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/mr_voules.md): Miriam's uncle, a pompous and interfering relative.
- [Uncle Pentstemon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/uncle_pentstemon.md): Mr. Polly's eccentric uncle who leaves him a small inheritance.
- [Annie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/annie.md): Miriam's sister, who marries Mr. Voules.
- [Wintershed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/wintershed.md): A fellow apprentice at Mr. Polly's first job.
- [Rumbold](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/rumbold.md): A draper and Mr. Polly's early employer.
- [The Young Lady](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/the_young_lady.md): A romantic interest of Mr. Polly's youth.
- [Sterne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/sterne.md): A fellow apprentice and friend of Mr. Polly.
- [Mr. Garvace](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/mr_garvace.md): Mr. Polly's employer at the drapery shop.
- [Elfrid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/elfrid.md): Miriam's brother, a lazy and pretentious young man.
- [Hinks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/hinks.md): A friend of Parsons involved in a bicycle accident.
- [Mrs. Polly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/mrs_polly.md): Mr. Polly's mother, a minor figure in his past.
- [Christabel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/christabel.md): A young woman Mr. Polly meets during his travels.
- [Harold](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_history_of_mr_polly_se/characters/harold.md): A young man who visits the Polly household.

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