# The Hoosier Schoolmaster — Character guide

> Key figures in The Hoosier Schoolmaster by Edward Eggleston.

- [Ralph Hartsook](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/ralph_hartsook.md): The new schoolmaster of Flat Creek, determined to win over the rough students and community.
- [Bud Means](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/bud_means.md): A strong but good-hearted farm boy who becomes Ralph's ally and friend.
- [Shocky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/shocky.md): A poor, neglected boy who forms a deep bond with the schoolmaster.
- [Hannah Thomson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/hannah_thomson.md): A kind young woman who helps Shocky and becomes romantically linked with Ralph.
- [Dr. Small](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/dr_small.md): A local doctor who is involved in the community's affairs and the trial.
- [Miss Martha Hawkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/miss_martha_hawkins.md): A woman who shows interest in Ralph but is disappointed when he prefers Hannah.
- [Pete Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/pete_jones.md): A talkative and scheming local man who causes trouble for Ralph.
- [Walter Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/walter_johnson.md): A timid young man who is involved in the events at Pete Jones's house.
- [Hank Banta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/hank_banta.md): A mischievous and troublesome student at the school.
- [Squire Hawkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/squire_hawkins.md): A prominent and influential man in the community.
- [Jack Means](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/jack_means.md): Bud's father, a rough but well-meaning farmer.
- [Mr. Pearson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/pearson.md): An older man in the community, often mentioned in local affairs.
- [Mr. Bronson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/mr_bronson.md): A man who interacts with the schoolmaster and community.
- [Mr. Soden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/mr_soden.md): A burly local man present in community scenes.
- [Jim Phillips](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/jim_phillips.md): A local man who appears in the community.
- [Ef Bull](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/ef_bull.md): A local character mentioned in the community.
- [Betsey Short](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/betsey_short.md): A local woman mentioned in the community.
- [Mrs. Matilda White](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/mrs_matilda_white.md): A woman in the community, mentioned in passing.
- [Bill Means](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/bill_means.md): One of the Means brothers, involved in local events.
- [Mr. Israel W. Means](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/mr_means_israel.md): A member of the Means family, possibly related to Bud.
- [Henry Small](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/henry_small.md): A young man, possibly related to Dr. Small.
- [Brother Sodom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/brother_sodom.md): A preacher or religious figure in the community.
- [Sister Sawyer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/sister_sawyer.md): A woman in the community, possibly related to Nancy Sawyer.
- [Marthy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hoosier_schoolmaster_se/characters/marthy.md): A local woman mentioned in the community.

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