The Peasants · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Peasants by Władysław Reymont.
Yagna Borynova
major
Also known as Yagna, Borynova
Young, beautiful wife of old Maciej Boryna, central to the village conflicts.
Antek Boryna
major
Also known as Antek, Boryna
Maciej's son, a passionate and rebellious farmer entangled with Yagna.
Hanka Boryna
major
Also known as Hanka
Antek's wife, a resilient and hardworking woman who endures hardship.
Maciej Boryna
major
Also known as old Boryna, Boryna, Matthias Boryna, Matthias
Wealthy, stubborn patriarch of the Boryna family and a respected farmer.
Yuzka Boryna
supporting
Also known as Yuzka, Boryna
Young daughter of Maciej Boryna, often seen helping around the farm.
Matthew Golab
supporting
Also known as Matthew, Golab
A young, hot-headed peasant and suitor to Nastka.
Vitek
supporting
Also known as Vitek
A farmhand working for the Borynas, loyal and observant.
Roch
supporting
Also known as Roch
A mysterious, pious wanderer who often advises the villagers.
Yanek
supporting
Also known as Mr. Yanek, Master Yanek
A young man from a wealthier family, involved with the village girls.
Kuba
supporting
Also known as Kuba Yarchyk of Vola, Yarchyk
A poor, kind-hearted peasant and friend to many in the village.
Yagustynka
supporting
Also known as old Yagustynka
An elderly, gossipy woman who knows everyone's business.
Simon the Soltys
supporting
Also known as Simon, Soltys
The village mayor, a figure of local authority and mediation.
Peter the Voyt
supporting
Also known as Peter, Voyt, the Voyt, little Peter
The village administrator, often involved in official matters.
Ambrose
supporting
Also known as Old Ambrose, old Ambrose
An old, wise peasant who offers counsel and commentary.
Dominikova
supporting
Also known as old Dominikova
A sharp-tongued widow and mother of Dominik.
Agata
supporting
Also known as old Agata
An old beggar woman, pitied and sometimes helped by the villagers.
Lipka Boryna
minor
Also known as Lipka, Boryna of Lipka
A relative of the Borynas from the hamlet of Lipka.
Gregory the Voyt
supporting
Also known as Gregory, the Voyt
A former village voyt, often clashing with the new authorities.
Teresa
minor
Also known as Teresa
A village woman, often the subject of gossip and romantic interest.
Nastka Golab
supporting
Also known as Nastka, Nastka Golab
Daughter of Matthew Golab, a young woman courted by several men.
Staho Ploshka
minor
Also known as Staho, Ploshka, old Ploshka
A taciturn peasant, father of Veronka.
Veronka Ploshka
minor
Also known as Veronka, Ploshka
Daughter of Staho Ploshka, a young woman in the village.
Lapa
minor
Also known as old Lapa
An old peasant, often seen in the village tavern.
Yankel
supporting
Also known as Yankel
The Jewish tavern keeper, a key figure in village commerce.
Kozlova
minor
Also known as Yesterday Kozlova
A village woman, known for her sharp tongue.
Franek Bylitsa
minor
Also known as Franek, old Bylitsa, Bylitsa
An old peasant, father of a large family.
Magda
minor
Also known as Magdalena
A servant girl, often working for the wealthier farmers.
Yacek
minor
Also known as Mr. Yacek
A young man from a neighboring village, a suitor.
Andrew Paches
minor
Also known as Andrew, Paches
A peasant, father of Martianna.
Yasyek Topsy-turvy
minor
Also known as Yasyek, Yasyek Topsy - turvy
A simple-minded village boy, often mocked.
Matthias Klemba
minor
Also known as Matthias, Klemba, old Klemba, little Matthias
An old peasant, patriarch of the Klemba family.
Eva
minor
Also known as Eva
A young woman, briefly courted by Antek.
Michael Caban
minor
Also known as Caban, Michael
A peasant, involved in village disputes.
Bartek Koziol
minor
Also known as Koziol, Bartek
A peasant, head of the Koziol family.
Klembova
minor
Also known as old Dame Klembova
Wife of old Klemba, a village matron.
Mary Balcerek
minor
Also known as Mary, Balcerek
A neighbor, often helping with chores and gossip.
Thomas Sikora
minor
Also known as Sikora, Thomas
A peasant, known for his piety.
Voytek Kobus
minor
Also known as Voytek, Kobus
A peasant, often silent but present in village gatherings.
Ploshkova
minor
Also known as Ploshkova
Wife of Staho Ploshka, a village woman.
Adam Klemba
minor
Also known as Adam, young Klemba
Son of old Klemba, a young peasant.
Balcerkova
minor
Also known as Balcerkova
Wife of Balcerek, a village woman.
Burek
minor
Also known as Burek
A dog owned by a villager, mentioned in passing.
Tereska
minor
Also known as Tereska
A young girl, daughter of a villager.
Filipka
minor
Also known as Filipka
A village woman, mentioned in gossip.
Valek the Wry
minor
Also known as Valek
A peasant with a physical deformity, often teased.
Joseph Vahnik
minor
Also known as Joseph, Vahnik
A peasant from a neighboring area.
Krasula
minor
Also known as Krasula
A cow owned by a villager, mentioned in farm scenes.
Old Prychek
minor
Also known as Prychek
An elderly peasant, rarely seen outside his home.
Gulbas
minor
Also known as young Gulbas
A young peasant, involved in a brawl.
Margaret Klemba
minor
Also known as Margaret
Daughter of old Klemba, a village girl.
Gregory Rakoski
minor
Also known as Gregory
A peasant from a different village, mentioned briefly.
Yendrek Boryna
minor
Also known as Yendrek
A relative of the Borynas, possibly a son.
Ulisia
minor
Also known as Ulisia
A village woman, mentioned in passing.
Maryna
minor
Also known as Maryna
A young woman, briefly mentioned.
Dominik
minor
Also known as Martianna Dominik
Son of Dominikova, a young peasant.
Lysula
minor
Also known as Lysula
A village woman, known for her chatter.
Yudka
minor
Also known as old Yudka
An old woman, often begging.
Vavrek of Vola
minor
Also known as Vavrek
A peasant from the hamlet of Vola.
Martianna Paches
minor
Also known as Paches
Daughter of Andrew Paches, a village girl.
Bociek
minor
Also known as Bociek
A peasant, mentioned in a list of villagers.
Vincent Soha
minor
Also known as Soha
A peasant, father of James Soha.
Adam Vahnik
minor
Also known as Adam
A peasant, relative of Joseph Vahnik.
Kruchek
minor
Also known as Kruchek
A peasant, mentioned in a dispute.
Valentova
minor
Also known as Valentova
A village widow, mentioned briefly.
Simon Paches
minor
Also known as Simon
A peasant, relative of Andrew Paches.
Paul Boryna
minor
Also known as Paul
A relative of the Borynas, mentioned briefly.
Vachnikova
minor
Also known as Vachnikova
Wife of a Vahnik, a village woman.
Old Sohova
minor
Also known as Sohova
An elderly village woman.
Franka
minor
Also known as Franka
A young woman, mentioned in gossip.
Mary Pociotek
minor
Also known as Marianna
A village woman, mentioned in passing.
James Soha
minor
Also known as Soha
Son of Vincent Soha, a young peasant.
Florka Prychkova
minor
Also known as Prychkova, Florka
A village woman, wife of Prychek.
Kate
minor
Also known as Kate
A servant girl, mentioned briefly.
Voytek Gayda of Volitsa
minor
Also known as Voytek
A peasant from Volitsa, mentioned in a list.
The Voytova
minor
Also known as Voytova
Wife of the Voyt, a village matron.
Maciek
minor
Also known as Maciek
A young boy, mentioned in a village scene.
