Character guide

The Narrator

major

Also known as Unknown, I, me, myself

The unnamed first-person narrator and protagonist who recounts the story of the last man on Earth.

Lord Raymond

major

Also known as Raymond, the despised Raymond, the ambitious Raymond, O Raymond, Dearest Raymond

A charismatic and ambitious nobleman who becomes a leader in the Greek war and a central figure in the narrative.

Perdita

major

Also known as the visionary Perdita, the blushing Perdita, reserved Perdita

A passionate and imaginative woman, deeply devoted to Raymond, whose love shapes much of the story.

Adrian

major

Also known as O Adrian

A gentle, philosophical nobleman and close friend to the narrator, embodying idealism and compassion.

Idris

major

Also known as Lady Idris, dear Idris, III Idris, sweet Idris, the princely Idris

A noblewoman of grace and strength, sister to Adrian and wife to the narrator.

Clara

supporting

Also known as little Clara, Little Clara

A gentle and loving young woman, daughter of Idris and the narrator.

Evadne Zaimi

supporting

Also known as Evadne, Zaimi, the proud Evadne, degrees Evadne, the lost dying Evadne, the young Princess Evadne, the Princess Evadne

A proud and tragic Greek princess whose unrequited love for Raymond leads to her downfall.

Ryland

supporting

Also known as Mr. Ryland

A pragmatic and ambitious politician who opposes Adrian and Raymond in the English government.

Lucy Martin

supporting

Also known as Lucy, Poor Lucy

A kind-hearted servant and companion to the family, loyal and steadfast through hardships.

Lionel Verney

major

Also known as Verney, Lionel

The narrator's full name; a once-wild youth who becomes a devoted husband and father.

Juliet

supporting

Also known as Poor Juliet, the unhappy Juliet, sweet Juliet

A sorrowful young woman who suffers greatly from love and loss during the plague.

The Countess

minor

Also known as Countess, the Countess

A mysterious and commanding noblewoman who plays a role in the social dynamics of the story.

Merrival

minor

An astronomer who remains absorbed in his studies even as the world collapses around him.

Alfred

minor

Also known as dear Alfred

A young man who becomes a close companion to the narrator during the plague years.

Evelyn

minor

Also known as Little Evelyn, Poor little Evelyn

A small child who is cared for by the group during the epidemic.

Florio

minor

A minor character who appears briefly in the narrative.

Martha

minor

Also known as old Martha

An elderly servant who remains with the family through the crisis.

Earl of Windsor

minor

Also known as Windsor, the Earl

A nobleman and father to Adrian and Idris, whose death impacts the family.

Karazza

minor

Also known as the accomplished Karazza

A Greek leader who interacts with Raymond during the war.