Character guide

Edward Prendick

major

Also known as Prendick, Mr. Prendick, Charles Edward Prendick, old Prendick

Shipwrecked narrator who becomes a reluctant observer of Moreau's experiments.

Montgomery

major

Also known as Presently Montgomery, the Puma Montgomery, XIX Montgomery

Moreau's assistant who manages the Beast Folk and befriends Prendick.

Doctor Moreau

major

Also known as Moreau, old Moreau, XIV Doctor Moreau, Poor old Moreau

Mad scientist vivisecting animals into humanoid Beast Folk on a remote island.

M'ling

supporting

Montgomery's loyal, dog-like Beast Folk servant with a gentle demeanor.

The Captain

minor

Brutish skipper of the schooner Ipecacuanha who abandons Prendick.

Helmar

minor

Companion of Prendick in the dinghy after the Lady Vain wreck.

Constans

minor

Another survivor in the dinghy with Prendick and Helmar.

The Kanakas

minor

Native sailors on the schooner who assist Montgomery.

The Beast Folk

supporting

Also known as Beast, XV Concerning the Beast Folk

Moreau's humanoid animal creations who struggle with their dual nature.

Mister Shut

minor

Also known as Mister Blasted Shut

A Beast Folk who becomes hostile after tasting blood.

Lady Vain

minor

Also known as the Lady Vain

The shipwrecked vessel from which Prendick escapes.