The Magnificent Ambersons · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Magnificent Ambersons by Booth Tarkington.
George Amberson Minafer
major
Also known as George, Georgie, Master Minafer, Uncle George Amberson, Uncle George, Amberson, G. A. M. George, George Amberson—he, Georgie Minnafer, IX The Honourable George Amberson, Brother George, XXVI George
Spoiled heir of the Amberson family, whose arrogance leads to personal and family tragedy.
Lucy Morgan
major
Also known as Miss Morgan, Morgan, Lucy, Miss Lucy Morgan, little Miss Morgan, Lucy Morgan, the distressed Lucy, Miss Lucy, Dear Lucy
Eugene Morgan's daughter, a kind and perceptive young woman courted by George.
Eugene Morgan
major
Also known as Mr. Eugene Morgan, Mr. Morgan, Gene Morgan, Morgan, Eugene, Gene, dear old Eugene, Morgan—
Inventor and automobile pioneer, former suitor of Isabel Amberson.
Isabel Amberson
major
Also known as Miss Isabel Amberson, this Miss Isabel, Isabel Amberson, Miss Amberson, Isabel, an Amberson, the Amberson, Amberson
George's mother, a gentle and devoted woman torn between her son and Eugene.
Fanny Minafer
supporting
Also known as Aunt Fanny Minafer, Fanny, poor old Fanny, Aunt Fanny, Fanny Minafer, old Fanny, Nowadays Fanny, old Fanny Minafer, Miss Fanny Minafer, Miss Fanny, Miss Minafer, Minafer, Old Fanny
George's spinster aunt, emotionally dependent and secretly in love with Eugene.
Major Amberson
supporting
Also known as Major Amberson, The Major, Major, the Major, XXX Major Amberson
Patriarch of the Amberson family, builder of the family fortune.
Wilbur Minafer
supporting
Also known as Wilbur Minafer, Wilbur, Poor Wilbur, dead Wilbur
George's quiet, unassuming father who dies early in the story.
Fred Kinney
supporting
Also known as Fred Kinney, Fred, Kinney, Ole redhead Fred’ll
George's friend and later rival, a practical young man.
Mr. Kinney
minor
Also known as Mr. Kinney, The grizzled Mr. Kinney, Kinney, the infernal Kinney, Mr. Frederick Kinney
Fred's father, a blunt and outspoken businessman.
Mrs. Johnson
minor
Also known as fat old Mrs. Johnson, the stout Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Johnson
A gossipy neighbor and friend of the Ambersons.
Amelia Amberson
minor
Also known as Aunt Amelia, Amelia, your Aunt Amelia, Amelia Amberson
George's aunt, wife of Sydney Amberson.
Sydney Amberson
minor
Also known as Uncle Sydney, Sydney, my Uncle Sydney, Sydney Amberson, Mist’ Sydney
George's uncle, a somewhat frivolous member of the Amberson family.
Old John Minafer
minor
Also known as old John Minafer, old John, Old John Minafer, old John Minafer who had died the previous autumn
George's grandfather, a wealthy but reclusive figure.
Mary Sharon
minor
Also known as Mary Sharon, Mary
A young woman from a prominent family, briefly courted by George.
Charlie Johnson
minor
Also known as Charlie Johnson, Mr. Charlie Johnson, Charlie, Mr. Johnson
Son of Mrs. Johnson, a friend of George's circle.
Frank Bronson
minor
Also known as old Frank Bronson, Frank Bronson, Bronson, dear old Frank Bronson, dear old Frank, old Frank, Mr. Bronson
An elderly friend of the Amberson family.
Mrs. Henry Franklin Foster
minor
Also known as Mrs. Henry Franklin Foster, Mrs. Foster, the wise Mrs. Henry Franklin Foster, Harry
A society matron and acquaintance of the Ambersons.
Young Akers
minor
Also known as Young Akers, Akers, the elder Akers, Henry Akers, this young Akers, Harry
A young man from a local family, involved in minor social scenes.
Mr. Malloch Smith
minor
Also known as Mr. Malloch Smith, Mr. Smith, the angered Mr. Smith, the Reverend Malloch Smith, Malloch Smith
A minister who confronts George about his behavior.
Janie Sharon
minor
Also known as Janie, Janie Sharon
Mary Sharon's sister, part of the social circle.
Old Sam
minor
Also known as Old Sam, Sam, wivout Sam, old Sam
A servant in the Amberson household.
Old Aleck Minafer
minor
Also known as Old Aleck Minafer—he, old Aleck, Old Aleck
A relative of the Minafer family, mentioned in passing.
Mr. Pembroke
minor
Also known as little Mr. Pembroke, Mr. Pembroke
A minor acquaintance of the Ambersons.
Tom
minor
Also known as Tom, Old fat Tom, old Tom
A servant or local character, briefly mentioned.
Mrs. Minafer
minor
Also known as Mrs. Minafer
Wilbur's mother, George's grandmother.
