# The Middle Five — Character guide

> Key figures in The Middle Five by Francis La Flesche.

- [Me](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/me.md): The narrator and focal character, a young Omaha boy at the mission school.
- [Brush](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/brush.md): A lively Omaha boy and close friend of the narrator at the mission school.
- [Graybeard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/graybeard.md): An elder or teacher figure respected by the Omaha boys at the mission.
- [Lester](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/lester.md): One of the Omaha boys, a member of the group at the mission school.
- [Edwin M. Stanton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/edwin_m_stanton.md): A historical figure referenced as a teacher or authority at the mission.
- [William T. Sherman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/william_t_sherman.md): A historical general who appears as a character or is discussed by the boys.
- [Jim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/jim.md): An Omaha boy and friend of the narrator at the mission school.
- [Alexander](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/alexander.md): An Omaha boy, part of the group of students at the mission.
- [Frank La Flesche](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/frank_la_flesche.md): An Omaha boy, possibly the author's stand-in or a real student at the mission.
- [Joseph](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/joseph.md): An Omaha boy, often called Joe, a friend at the mission school.
- [Gid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/gid.md): An Omaha boy and companion of the narrator at the mission.
- [Little Bob](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/little_bob.md): A younger Omaha boy at the mission school, often called Little Bob.
- [Gideon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/gideon.md): An Omaha boy, possibly a variant of Gid or a separate character.
- [Joel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/joel.md): Leader of the Big Seven, a group of older Omaha boys at the mission.
- [Abraham Lincoln](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/abraham_lincoln.md): The U.S. president, referenced or appearing as a historical figure in the narrative.
- [Rosalie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/rosalie.md): A young girl, possibly a relative or acquaintance of the Omaha boys.
- [Little Tail](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/little_tail.md): An Omaha boy, likely a younger student at the mission.
- [George Washington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/george_washington.md): The first U.S. president, mentioned as a historical figure by the boys.
- [Adam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/adam.md): A biblical figure referenced in the mission's teachings.
- [Ulysses S. Grant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/ulysses_s_grant.md): A Union general and later president, mentioned in the boys' discussions.
- [Isaac](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/isaac.md): A young Omaha boy at the mission school.
- [Poor William](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/poor_william.md): An Omaha boy, possibly a friend who faces hardship.
- [Poor Joe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/poor_joe.md): An Omaha boy, possibly distinct from Joe, who is pitied by others.
- [Philip Sheridan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/philip_sheridan.md): A Union general mentioned in the context of the Civil War.
- [Peter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/peter.md): A biblical figure or possibly a minor character at the mission.
- [Robert Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/robert_brown.md): A person mentioned, possibly a teacher or outsider at the mission.
- [Andrew Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/andrew_johnson.md): A U.S. president referenced in the historical context of the book.
- [Laura](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/laura.md): A girl mentioned, possibly a relative or acquaintance of the boys.
- [Ga-imʻ-ba-zhe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/ga_im_ba_zhe.md): An Omaha person, possibly a tribal member or elder referenced.
- [Eve](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/eve.md): A biblical figure mentioned in the mission's religious instruction.
- [Job](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_middle_five_se/characters/job.md): A biblical figure referenced in the context of suffering and patience.

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