# The Man Within — Character guide

> Key figures in The Man Within by Graham Greene.

- [Francis Andrews](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/francis_andrews.md): A troubled young man haunted by his past, central to the novel's conflict.
- [Elizabeth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/elizabeth.md): A woman of strength and compassion, pivotal to Andrews' journey.
- [Mr. Carlyon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/carlyon.md): A mysterious and influential figure who guides Andrews.
- [Sir Henry Merriman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/sir_henry_merriman.md): A cunning and dangerous smuggler, antagonist to Andrews.
- [Mr. Farne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/mr_farne.md): A stern and principled man involved in the smuggling ring.
- [Mr. Braddock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/mr_braddock.md): A local magistrate and figure of authority.
- [Sir Edward Parkin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/sir_edward_parkin.md): A judge and figure of the law, connected to the main events.
- [Mr. Jennings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/mr_jennings.md): A deceased man whose past actions affect the present.
- [Sir Thomas Browne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/sir_thomas_browne.md): A historical figure referenced but not a direct character.
- [Mrs. Butler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/mrs_butler.md): A local woman who provides lodging and care.
- [Lucy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/lucy.md): A young woman with a connection to the main characters.
- [Mr. Thomas Hilliard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/mr_thomas_hilliard.md): A gentleman involved in the legal and social circles.
- [Richard Tims](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/richard_tims.md): A volatile young man caught up in the smuggling world.
- [Joe Collier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/joe_collier.md): A large, strong man working for the smugglers.
- [Edward Rexall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/edward_rexall.md): A man with a role in the smuggling operation.
- [Gretel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/gretel.md): A minor character with limited appearance.
- [Hake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/hake.md): A minor character associated with the smugglers.
- [Absolom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_within_se/characters/absolom.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or local.

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