# Ernest — The Swiss Family Robinson character guide

> Ernest in The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Mr. Ernest, learned Mr. Ernest, Professor Ernest, Master Ernest, master Ernest, the inert Ernest

**First appearance:** 0002-the-swiss-family-robinson

## Who they are

The scholarly second son, known for his intellectual curiosity and practical observations.

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