The Innocents Abroad · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain.
The Narrator
major
Also known as Unknown, me, I, mine, Thy, Thou, your
The first-person narrator and focal character, a traveler on the Quaker City excursion.
Jack
supporting
Also known as Jack, himself, your
A member of the narrator's traveling party, often involved in humorous adventures.
The Doctor
supporting
Also known as the Doctor, The Doctor, the doctor, Doctor
A physician traveling with the group, known for his practical jokes and storytelling.
Mr. Blucher
supporting
Also known as Mr. Blucher, Young Mr. Blucher, Blucher, himself
A fellow passenger on the Quaker City, often the butt of jokes.
Dan
supporting
Also known as Dan, Directly Dan, Daniel
A close friend of the narrator and member of the travel party.
Young George
supporting
Also known as young George, George, Fulbert, George W. Fulbert, himself
A young man traveling with the group, often paired with the narrator.
Judge Oliver
supporting
Also known as Judge Oliver, Oliver
A fellow passenger and judge, part of the Quaker City excursion.
Count Luigi
minor
Also known as The Count Luigi, Count Luigi, thy, ye, your
An Italian count encountered during the travels, a source of local color.
Ferguson
minor
Also known as Ferguson, Titian, great Titian, Titian or Ferguson
A guide or local figure in Italy, possibly confused with the painter Titian.
Hadji Muhammad Lamarty
minor
Also known as Hadji Muhammad Lamarty, Hadji, Muhammad
A Muslim guide or local encountered in the Holy Land.
Wm. C. Grimes
minor
Also known as Wm . C. Grimes, Grimes, myself
A fellow traveler, possibly a writer or journalist on the excursion.
The Old Travelers
minor
Also known as the Old Travelers, their, themselves, Their
Experienced travelers who offer advice and commentary to the group.
Marcus Marcellus Valerian
minor
Also known as Marcus Marcellus Valerian, Valerian
A historical figure referenced in Pompeii, possibly a local guide's story.
The Governor-General
minor
Also known as the Governor - General, The Governor - General
A colonial official encountered during the travels.
The Captain
minor
Also known as the captain, The Captain
The captain of the Quaker City ship.
Baron Ungern-Sternberg
minor
Also known as Baron Ungern - Sternberg
A European nobleman encountered during the journey.
Undertaker-Looking Servant
minor
Also known as an undertaker - looking servant along, himself
A morose servant encountered at a hotel or palace.
The Brave Abbe
minor
Also known as the brave Abbe, The Abbe Sicard, himself
A French abbe who demonstrates a feat of bravery or skill.
The Good Lord Luigi
minor
Also known as The good Lord Luigi, Luigi, A Luigi
A local Italian lord or nobleman encountered.
Those Pompeiians
minor
Also known as Those Pompeiians, their
Ancient residents of Pompeii, discussed in the ruins.
Three Hundred Happy Priests
minor
Also known as Three hundred happy , comfortable priests, their
A group of priests observed in a humorous scene.
Billfinger
minor
Also known as Billfinger, knave Billfinger
A character mentioned in a story or anecdote.
St. Denis
minor
Also known as St. Denis, Denny, Presently Denny
A saint or a character named Denny, possibly a guide.
Count Leonardo
minor
Also known as Count Leonardo, The grim Leonardo, Leonardo
An Italian count, possibly a local nobleman.
Christopher Colombo
minor
Also known as Christopher Colombo, Christopher Colombo!—ze great Christopher Colombo, himself
A comedic Italian version of Christopher Columbus, possibly a local character.
Frezzolini
minor
Also known as Frezzolini
An opera singer or performer encountered.
Whitely
minor
Also known as Whitely
A fellow passenger or acquaintance on the trip.
Mr. Church
minor
Also known as Mr. Church, Church
A passenger or acquaintance on the Quaker City.
Captain Duncan
minor
Also known as Captain Duncan
A ship captain or military officer encountered.
Old Gibbons
minor
Also known as Old Gibbons, Gibbons
An older character mentioned in passing.
Mehemet Ali Ben Sancom
minor
Also known as Mehemet Ali Ben Sancom, Benjamin
A local figure in the Holy Land.
Dr. B.
minor
Also known as Dr. B.
A doctor among the passengers, possibly distinct from the main Doctor.
Mr. B.
minor
Also known as Mr. B.
A passenger referred to by initial.
William H. Neligan
minor
Also known as William H. Neligan, Neligan
A fellow passenger on the excursion.
Grand Duke Michael
minor
Also known as The Grand Duke Michael, Michael, The Grand Duke
A Russian grand duke encountered during the travels.
Mr. Moses S. Beach
minor
Also known as Mr. Moses S. Beach, Mr. Beach, Moses
A fellow passenger, possibly a newspaper editor.
Colonel J. Heron Foster
minor
Also known as Colonel J. Heron Foster
A military officer or journalist on the trip.
