# The Magnificent Ambersons — Character guide

> Key figures in The Magnificent Ambersons by Booth Tarkington.

- [George Amberson Minafer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/george_amberson_minafer.md): Spoiled heir of the Amberson family, whose arrogance leads to personal and family tragedy.
- [Lucy Morgan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/lucy_morgan.md): Eugene Morgan's daughter, a kind and perceptive young woman courted by George.
- [Eugene Morgan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/eugene_morgan.md): Inventor and automobile pioneer, former suitor of Isabel Amberson.
- [Isabel Amberson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/isabel_amberson.md): George's mother, a gentle and devoted woman torn between her son and Eugene.
- [Fanny Minafer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/fanny_minafer.md): George's spinster aunt, emotionally dependent and secretly in love with Eugene.
- [Major Amberson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/major_amberson.md): Patriarch of the Amberson family, builder of the family fortune.
- [Wilbur Minafer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/wilbur_minafer.md): George's quiet, unassuming father who dies early in the story.
- [Fred Kinney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/fred_kinney.md): George's friend and later rival, a practical young man.
- [Mr. Kinney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/mr_kinney.md): Fred's father, a blunt and outspoken businessman.
- [Mrs. Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/mrs_johnson.md): A gossipy neighbor and friend of the Ambersons.
- [Sydney Amberson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/sydney_amberson.md): George's uncle, a somewhat frivolous member of the Amberson family.
- [Old John Minafer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/old_john_minafer.md): George's grandfather, a wealthy but reclusive figure.
- [Mary Sharon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/mary_sharon.md): A young woman from a prominent family, briefly courted by George.
- [Charlie Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/charlie_johnson.md): Son of Mrs. Johnson, a friend of George's circle.
- [Frank Bronson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/old_frank_bronson.md): An elderly friend of the Amberson family.
- [Mrs. Henry Franklin Foster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/mrs_henry_franklin_foster.md): A society matron and acquaintance of the Ambersons.
- [Young Akers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/young_akers.md): A young man from a local family, involved in minor social scenes.
- [Mr. Malloch Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/mr_malloch_smith.md): A minister who confronts George about his behavior.
- [Janie Sharon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/janie_sharon.md): Mary Sharon's sister, part of the social circle.
- [Old Aleck Minafer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/old_alek_minafer.md): A relative of the Minafer family, mentioned in passing.
- [Tom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_magnificent_ambersons_se/characters/tom.md): A servant or local character, briefly mentioned.

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