The Red Room · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Red Room by August Strindberg.
Arvid Falk
major
Also known as Mr. Falk, Falk, young Falk, Mr. Arvid Falk, Mr. Arvid, Arvid
An idealistic young writer navigating Stockholm's literary and bohemian circles.
Charles Nicholas Falk
supporting
Also known as Mrs. Charles Nicholas Falk, Mrs. Falk, Nicholas Falk, Charles Nicholas, Nicholas, Charlie
Arvid's pragmatic older brother, a successful businessman and family man.
Olle Montanus
supporting
Also known as Olle, Montanus, pawn Olle
A sculptor and bohemian friend of Arvid, often philosophical and impoverished.
Sellén
supporting
Also known as Mr. Sellén
A painter and member of the artists' colony, known for his practical jokes.
Rehnhjelm
supporting
Also known as that young Rehnhjelm, Lady Rehnhjelm, Mr. Rehnhjelm, young Rehnhjelm, A Soul Overboard Rehnhjelm
A young nobleman and aspiring actor who joins a theatrical troupe.
Falander
supporting
Also known as Mr. Falander, the melancholy Falander
A melancholic and mysterious figure in the bohemian circle.
Struve
supporting
Also known as Mr. Struve, Journalist Struve, envier Struve
A journalist and acquaintance of Arvid, often envious and scheming.
Lundell
supporting
Also known as the practical Lundell, Mr. Lundell, Presently Lundell
A practical-minded friend from the artists' colony.
Fritz Levin
supporting
Also known as Levin, loafer Levin, Fritz
A loafer and frequenter of bohemian haunts.
Eugenia Falk
supporting
Also known as Eugenia, Falk
Arvid's sister, a devout and traditional woman.
Ygberg
minor
Also known as Mr. Ygberg
A fellow writer and acquaintance in literary circles.
Dr. Borg
supporting
Also known as Dr. Borg, Borg, Henrik Borg, the redoubtable Borg
A physician and friend of the bohemians, known for his cynicism.
Nyström
minor
Also known as Nyström
A member of the artists' colony.
Smith
minor
Also known as Mr. Smith
An Englishman involved in the newspaper syndicate.
Agnes Rundgren
supporting
Also known as Agnes
A young woman who becomes romantically involved with Arvid.
Isaac Levi
minor
Also known as Isaac, brother Levi, Levi, young Levi, the rascal Isaac
A Jewish moneylender and businessman.
Mrs. Homan
minor
Also known as Mrs. Homan
A society lady and mother of Evelyn.
Andersson
minor
Also known as Anders Andersson
A servant or workman in the Falk household.
Gustav Eriksson
minor
Also known as Gustav, the lad Gustav
A young apprentice or workman.
Master Joiner Eriksson
minor
Also known as Eriksson
A master joiner and employer of Gustav.
Lieutenant Kling
minor
Also known as Lieutenant Kling
A military officer and acquaintance.
Beda Petterson
minor
Also known as Beda
A young woman in the theatrical company.
Gustav Sjöholm
minor
Also known as Gustav Sjöholm
A member of the theatrical company.
Mr. Lund
minor
Also known as Mr. Lund of the Sauce-Pan
A publisher or bookseller.
Aunt Beata
minor
Also known as Aunt Beata
An elderly relative of the Falk family.
Evelyn Homan
minor
Also known as Evelyn
A young society woman courted by Charles Nicholas.
Count Splint
minor
Also known as Count Splint
A nobleman involved in the Triton insurance scandal.
Captain Gyllenborst
minor
Also known as the proud Captain Gyllenborst
A proud military captain.
Nathanael Skore
minor
Also known as Skore, the Rev. Nathanael Skore
A clergyman who appears in the narrative.
Pierre Clément
minor
Also known as Pierre Clément
A Frenchman encountered by Arvid.
Colonel Sabelman
minor
Also known as Colonel Sabelman
A military officer mentioned in the narrative.
Hjalmar
minor
Also known as Hjalmar
A minor character in the bohemian circle.
Jan
minor
Also known as Jan
A servant or workman.
Vestergren
minor
Also known as Vestergren
A minor acquaintance.
Per Illson
minor
Also known as Per Illson
A peasant or minor character.
Sven Svensson
minor
Also known as The peasant Sven Svensson
A peasant encountered in the countryside.
Larsson
minor
Also known as Larsson
A minor character.
Albert
minor
Also known as Albert
A minor character in the narrative.
Jenny
minor
Also known as Jenny
A minor female character.
