# The Pit — Character guide

> Key figures in The Pit by Frank Norris.

- [Laura Dearborn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/laura_dearborn.md): A central character, initially Laura Dearborn, who becomes Laura Jadwin after marriage.
- [Laura Jadwin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/laura_jadwin.md): Laura after marrying Curtis Jadwin, navigating her role as a wealthy wife.
- [Curtis Jadwin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/curtis_jadwin.md): A powerful wheat speculator who becomes obsessed with cornering the market.
- [Landry Court](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/landry_court.md): A young broker in love with Laura, later a friend of the Jadwins.
- [Page Dearborn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/page_dearborn.md): Laura's younger sister, lively and social.
- [Samuel Gretry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/samuel_gretry.md): A businessman and friend of Jadwin, part of the Gretry-Converse firm.
- [Mrs. Cressler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/mrs_cressler.md): Wife of Mr. Cressler, a social figure in the Jadwins' circle.
- [Sheldon Corthell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/sheldon_corthell.md): An artist and intellectual who becomes close to Laura.
- [Aunt Wess](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/aunt_wess.md): An elderly relative of the Dearborns, living with them.
- [Mr. Cressler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/mr_cressler.md): A businessman and friend of Jadwin, later involved in financial troubles.
- [C. H. Crookes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/c_h_crookes.md): A wheat trader and associate of Jadwin in the Pit.
- [Hargus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/hargus.md): An old wheat trader, often seen in the Pit.
- [Charles Cressler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/charles_cressler.md): Son of Mr. and Mrs. Cressler, a young man about town.
- [Monsieur Gerardy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/monsieur_gerardy.md): A Frenchman and associate in the wheat trade.
- [Dave Scannel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/dave_scannel.md): A rough, experienced wheat trader in the Pit.
- [Mrs. Jadwin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/mrs_jadwin.md): Curtis Jadwin's mother, a minor family figure.
- [Billy Freye](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/billy_freye.md): A young man in the trading crowd, a friend of Landry.
- [Isabel Gretry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/isabel_gretry.md): Daughter of Samuel Gretry, a young woman in society.
- [Grossmann](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/grossmann.md): A Jewish wheat trader, often an obstacle to Jadwin.
- [Cressler Jadwin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/cressler_jadwin.md): A relative of Curtis Jadwin, possibly a cousin.
- [Winston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/winston.md): A servant or employee in the Jadwin household.
- [Marion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/marion.md): A woman mentioned in passing, possibly a tragic figure.
- [Honey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/honey.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or child.
- [Carrie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/carrie.md): A servant or minor character in the household.
- [Mr. Court](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/mr_court.md): Landry Court's father, mentioned briefly.
- [J.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/j.md): A minor character, possibly a trader or acquaintance.
- [Captain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/captain.md): A minor character, possibly a ship captain or military man.
- [Arthur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_pit_se/characters/arthur.md): A minor character, possibly a friend of the family.

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