# The Man of Destiny — Character guide

> Key figures in The Man of Destiny by George Bernard Shaw.

- [Napoleon Bonaparte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_of_destiny_se/characters/napoleon_bonaparte.md): The ambitious young general commanding the French army in Italy.
- [Giuseppe Grandi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_of_destiny_se/characters/giuseppe_grandi.md): Napoleon's quick-witted and loyal innkeeper and spy.
- [The Lady](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_of_destiny_se/characters/the_lady.md): A mysterious and clever woman who engages in a duel of wits with Napoleon.
- [The Lieutenant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_of_destiny_se/characters/lieutenant.md): A young French officer who delivers dispatches to Napoleon.
- [Barras](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_of_destiny_se/characters/barras.md): A powerful member of the French Directory, mentioned as Napoleon's rival.
- [Beaulieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_of_destiny_se/characters/beaulieu.md): The elderly Austrian general opposing Napoleon in Italy.
- [Caesar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_of_destiny_se/characters/caesar.md): Historical figure invoked by Napoleon as a model of ambition.
- [The Austrians](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_of_destiny_se/characters/the_austrians.md): The enemy army fighting the French in Italy.
- [The Italians](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_of_destiny_se/characters/the_italians.md): The local population of Italy, subjects of Napoleon's campaign.
- [The French](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_of_destiny_se/characters/the_french.md): The French army and nation under Napoleon's command.
- [Excellency](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_of_destiny_se/characters/excellency.md): A title used to address Napoleon by subordinates.

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