The Man Within · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Man Within by Graham Greene.
Francis Andrews
major
Also known as Andrews, Old Andrews, V Andrews, Mr. Andrews, IX Andrews
A troubled young man haunted by his past, central to the novel's conflict.
Elizabeth
major
Also known as Miss Elizabeth
A woman of strength and compassion, pivotal to Andrews' journey.
Mr. Carlyon
major
Also known as Carlyon, Only Carlyon
A mysterious and influential figure who guides Andrews.
Sir Henry Merriman
supporting
Also known as Harry, Sir Henry, Henry, Merriman, the small cunning cockney Harry, Cockney Harry
A cunning and dangerous smuggler, antagonist to Andrews.
Mr. Farne
supporting
Also known as Farne, this Mr. Farne
A stern and principled man involved in the smuggling ring.
Mr. Braddock
supporting
Also known as Only Mr. Braddock
A local magistrate and figure of authority.
Sir Edward Parkin
supporting
Also known as Parkin, Justice, Mr. Justice Parkin
A judge and figure of the law, connected to the main events.
Mr. Jennings
minor
Also known as dead Mr. Jennings, Jennings
A deceased man whose past actions affect the present.
Sir Thomas Browne
minor
A historical figure referenced but not a direct character.
Mrs. Butler
minor
A local woman who provides lodging and care.
Lucy
minor
A young woman with a connection to the main characters.
Mr. Thomas Hilliard
minor
Also known as Mr. Hilliard
A gentleman involved in the legal and social circles.
Richard Tims
minor
Also known as Tims, the mad youth Richard Tims
A volatile young man caught up in the smuggling world.
Joe Collier
minor
Also known as the elephantine Joe, Joe
A large, strong man working for the smugglers.
Edward Rexall
minor
Also known as Rexall
A man with a role in the smuggling operation.
Gretel
minor
A minor character with limited appearance.
Hake
minor
A minor character associated with the smugglers.
Lewes
minor
A minor character mentioned in passing.
Mr. Petty
minor
A minor character with a brief role.
Absolom
minor
Also known as Mr. Absolom
A minor character, possibly a servant or local.
