# The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano — Character guide

> Key figures in The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano by Olaudah Equiano.

- [Olaudah Equiano](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_interesting_narrative_of_the_life_of_olaudah_se/characters/olaudah_equiano.md): The narrator and protagonist, an African man enslaved and later freed, who becomes an abolitionist.
- [Captain Pascal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_interesting_narrative_of_the_life_of_olaudah_se/characters/captain_pascal.md): Equiano's first master in the Royal Navy, who later sells him despite promises of freedom.
- [Robert King](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_interesting_narrative_of_the_life_of_olaudah_se/characters/robert_king.md): A Quaker merchant who becomes Equiano's master in the West Indies and allows him to buy his freedom.
- [Dr. Charles Irving](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_interesting_narrative_of_the_life_of_olaudah_se/characters/dr_charles_irving.md): A physician and scientist who employs Equiano on expeditions and becomes a friend.
- [Captain James Doran](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_interesting_narrative_of_the_life_of_olaudah_se/characters/captain_james_doran.md): A slave ship captain who treats Equiano harshly during his Middle Passage voyage.
- [Mr. Read](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_interesting_narrative_of_the_life_of_olaudah_se/characters/mr_read.md): A white sailor who teaches Equiano navigation and treats him kindly.
- [Dick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_interesting_narrative_of_the_life_of_olaudah_se/characters/dick.md): A fellow enslaved boy and friend of Equiano during his time in England.
- [Mr. Mondle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_interesting_narrative_of_the_life_of_olaudah_se/characters/mr_mondle.md): A white man who briefly employs Equiano in the West Indies.
- [Miss Guerin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_interesting_narrative_of_the_life_of_olaudah_se/characters/miss_guerin.md): A kind woman who helps Equiano learn to read and write in England.
- [John Annis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_interesting_narrative_of_the_life_of_olaudah_se/characters/john_annis.md): A free Black man kidnapped into slavery, whose case Equiano tries to help.
- [Captain Thomas Farmer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_interesting_narrative_of_the_life_of_olaudah_se/characters/captain_thomas_farmer.md): A captain who employs Equiano on a voyage to the Arctic.
- [Daniel Queen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_interesting_narrative_of_the_life_of_olaudah_se/characters/daniel_queen.md): An Indigenous woman who assists Equiano during his travels in Central America.
- [Captain Baker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_interesting_narrative_of_the_life_of_olaudah_se/characters/captain_baker.md): A slave ship captain who transports Equiano from Africa.
- [Mr. James Tobin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_interesting_narrative_of_the_life_of_olaudah_se/characters/mr_james_tobin.md): A planter and pro-slavery advocate who debates Equiano.
- [Captain George Balfour](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_interesting_narrative_of_the_life_of_olaudah_se/characters/captain_george_balfour.md): A captain who commands a ship on which Equiano serves.
- [Reverend Mr. Romaine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_interesting_narrative_of_the_life_of_olaudah_se/characters/reverend_mr_romaine.md): A clergyman who influences Equiano's religious conversion.
- [Admiral Boscawen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_interesting_narrative_of_the_life_of_olaudah_se/characters/admiral_boscawen.md): A British naval officer under whom Equiano serves briefly.
- [Captain Phillips](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_interesting_narrative_of_the_life_of_olaudah_se/characters/captain_phillips.md): A captain of a slave ship who buys Equiano in Africa.
- [Mat Macnamara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_interesting_narrative_of_the_life_of_olaudah_se/characters/mat_macnamara.md): A sailor who befriends Equiano during his voyages.
- [One Owden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_interesting_narrative_of_the_life_of_olaudah_se/characters/one_owden.md): A person mentioned in passing during Equiano's travels.

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