Character guide

Hugh Carver

major

Also known as Hugh, Carver, Herbert Morse, Bert Morse

A thoughtful college student navigating friendship, love, and identity at Sanford.

Cynthia Day

major

Also known as Cynthia

A vibrant young woman who becomes a romantic interest and emotional anchor for Hugh.

Carl Peters

supporting

Also known as Peters, Carl

Hugh's close friend and confidant, often offering blunt advice.

Norry Parker

supporting

Also known as Parker, Norris Parker

A charismatic and rebellious student who influences Hugh's social circle.

Jimmie Henley

supporting

Also known as Henley

A friend of Hugh's, part of the campus social scene.

George Winsor

supporting

Also known as Winsor

A student and member of Hugh's extended friend group.

Harry Slade

supporting

Also known as Harold, Slade

A fellow student known for his easygoing manner.

Pudge Jamieson

supporting

Also known as Pudge

A good-natured student and friend of Hugh.

Ted Allen

minor

Also known as Allen

A student who participates in campus activities.

Bob Tucker

minor

Also known as Tucker

A student and acquaintance of Hugh.

Helen Simpson

minor

Also known as Helen

A young woman who interacts with Hugh and his friends.

Janet Harton

minor

Also known as Janet

A female student with a presence in the social dynamics.

Wayne Gifford

minor

Also known as Gifford

A student occasionally mentioned in the narrative.

Malcolm Graham

minor

Also known as Mac, Graham

A student and friend of Hugh's circle.

Professor Kane

minor

Also known as Kane

A faculty member at Sanford College.

Leonard Gates

minor

Also known as Gates, Len

A student who appears in campus life.

Keith Nutter

minor

Also known as Nutter

A student mentioned among Hugh's acquaintances.

Hezekiah Sanford

minor

Also known as Sanford, old Sanford

Founder of Sanford College, referenced historically.

Calvert of Raleigh

minor

Also known as Raleigh, Calvert

A historical figure mentioned in passing.

Freddy Dickson

minor

Also known as Freddy

A student who appears in social settings.

Mr. Carver

minor

Hugh's father, mentioned in correspondence.

Merton Billings

minor

A student with limited narrative presence.

Larry Stillwell

minor

Also known as Larry

A student mentioned in the college context.

Donald Ferguson

minor

Also known as Ferguson, Don

A student who appears briefly.

Mandel

minor

A minor character in the campus setting.

Gordon Ross

minor

Also known as Ross

A student with a small role.

Paul Vinton

minor

Also known as Vinton

A student who appears in a scene.

Marpessa

minor

A poetic or mythological reference in the text.

Melville Burbank

minor

Also known as Burbank

A minor character mentioned.

Dodge

minor

A minor character in the narrative.

Hester Sheville

minor

Also known as Hester

A female character with limited presence.

Jack Lawrence

minor

Also known as Jack

A student mentioned in passing.

Adams

minor

A minor character in the college setting.

Plautus

minor

Also known as Alling

A classical reference or minor figure.

Blake

minor

Also known as Professor Blake

A faculty member mentioned.

Freddy Fowler

minor

Also known as Fowler

A student with a brief appearance.

Jim Saunders

minor

Also known as Saunders

A minor character in the story.

Mrs. Parker

minor

Norry Parker's mother, mentioned briefly.

President Culver

minor

Also known as Culver

The college president, a minor authority figure.

Mr. Alling

minor

A minor character referenced.

Clem Morton

minor

Also known as Morton

A student with a small role.

Eliza

minor

Also known as Betty

A character from a play or reference.

Professor Henley

minor

A faculty member, possibly Jimmie's relative.

Mr. Parker

minor

Norry Parker's father, mentioned.

Larson

minor

A minor character in the narrative.

Sweet Rosie O'Grady

minor

Also known as Rosie O'Grady

A song or cultural reference.

Gee

minor

A minor character or exclamation.

Buchanan

minor

A minor character mentioned.

Jones

minor

A generic name used in passing.

Jack Collings

minor

Also known as Collings

A student with a brief mention.

Henry W. Wordsworth

minor

Also known as Wordsworth

A poet referenced in the text.

Hubert Manning

minor

Also known as Manning

A minor character in the story.

Jim Pearson

minor

Also known as Pearson

A student mentioned briefly.

Pete

minor

A minor character or nickname.

Satan

minor

A metaphorical or religious reference.

Tom

minor

A minor character mentioned.

Gloria Nielsen

minor

Also known as Gloria

A female character with a small role.

Dad

minor

Hugh's father, referred to informally.

Masefield

minor

A poet referenced in the narrative.

Harry Smithson

minor

Also known as Smithson

A minor character mentioned.

Ford

minor

A minor character or brand reference.

Browning

minor

A poet referenced in the text.