# The Sword of Damocles — Character guide

> Key figures in The Sword of Damocles by Anna Katharine Green.

- [Mr. Sylvester](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/mr_sylvester.md): A central figure, often referred to as Bertram; his past and actions drive much of the plot.
- [Paula](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/paula.md): A young woman at the heart of the story, often the focal point of the narrative and romantic tensions.
- [Jacqueline Japha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/jacqueline_japha.md): A woman with a mysterious connection to the Japha family, central to the book's mystery.
- [Edward Sylvester](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/edward_sylvester.md): A relative of Mr. Sylvester, often appearing alongside Miss Belinda; involved in family dynamics.
- [Mr. Stuyvesant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/mr_stuyvesant.md): A gentleman whose parlors are a setting for key scenes; connected to Cicely.
- [Ona Delafield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/ona_delafield.md): A cousin of Paula, part of the family circle and involved in the domestic drama.
- [Mr. Ensign](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/mr_ensign.md): A man with a connection to the Sylvester family, possibly a rival or friend.
- [Cicely Stuyvesant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/cicely_stuyvesant.md): A young woman, likely related to Mr. Stuyvesant, with a role in the social circle.
- [Mrs. Sylvester](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/mrs_sylvester.md): The wife of Mr. Sylvester, whose presence and actions affect the household.
- [Miss Stuyvesant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/miss_stuyvesant.md): A member of the Stuyvesant family, possibly an older relative.
- [Colonel Japha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/colonel_japha.md): A military man connected to the Japha family, possibly a father or guardian.
- [Mr. Roger Holt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/mr_roger_holt.md): A man with a name that appears in the narrative, possibly a suitor or acquaintance.
- [Mr. Mandeville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/mr_mandeville.md): A pianist, possibly a rival for Paula's affections or a friend of the family.
- [Mr. Preston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/mr_preston.md): A character with a name that appears, possibly a family member or acquaintance.
- [Robert Holt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/robert_holt.md): A younger Holt, possibly a relative of Roger Holt, with a minor role.
- [Hamlet Hopgood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/hamlet_hopgood.md): A character with a literary name, possibly a servant or minor figure.
- [John Hopgood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/john_hopgood.md): A member of the Hopgood family, possibly a servant or local figure.
- [Mrs. Hamlin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/mrs_hamlin.md): A woman with a name that appears, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
- [Mr. Gryce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/mr_gryce.md): A detective or investigator, possibly involved in the mystery.
- [Fanning](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/fanning.md): A character with a name that appears, possibly a servant or minor figure.
- [Miss Fairchild](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/miss_fairchild.md): A relative of Paula, possibly an aunt or older sister.
- [Young Mandeville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/young_mandeville.md): A younger member of the Mandeville family, possibly a son or brother.
- [Aunt Belinda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/aunt_belinda.md): An older relative, possibly of Paula or the Sylvesters, with a caring role.
- [Farrar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/farrar.md): A character with a name that appears, possibly a servant or minor figure.
- [Enguerrand](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/enguerrand.md): A historical or literary figure mentioned, possibly in a story or allusion.
- [Sassard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/sassard.md): A character from a story or allusion, possibly a villain.
- [Cummins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/cummins.md): A man whose name appears in a chapter title, possibly a key figure in a subplot.
- [Mr. Delafield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/mr_delafield.md): A member of the Delafield family, possibly Paula's father or uncle.
- [Sir Beaufort](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/sir_beaufort.md): A character with a title, possibly a historical or literary reference.
- [Miss Abby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/miss_abby.md): An older woman, possibly a spinster or relative, with a minor role.
- [Samuel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/samuel.md): A character with a name that appears, possibly a servant or minor figure.
- [Mr. Folger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/mr_folger.md): A character with a name that appears, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Martino](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/martino.md): A character with an Italian name, possibly a musician or servant.
- [Damocles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/damocles.md): The legendary figure from the title, referenced as a symbol.
- [Germain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/germain.md): A character with a name that appears, possibly a servant or minor figure.
- [Mr. Turner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/mr_turner.md): A character with a name that appears, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Constantia Maria](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/constantia_maria.md): A character with a formal name, possibly a historical or literary reference.
- [Mrs. Kirkshaw](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/mrs_kirkshaw.md): A woman with a name that appears, possibly a housekeeper or neighbor.
- [Mr. Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/mr_williams.md): A character with a common name, possibly a servant or minor figure.
- [Jessup](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/jessup.md): A character with a name that appears, possibly a servant or local figure.
- [Mrs. Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/mrs_smith.md): A character with a common name, possibly a servant or minor figure.
- [Mrs. Fitzgerald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/mrs_fitzgerald.md): A woman with a name that appears, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Geraldine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/geraldine.md): A young girl, possibly a child in the story.
- [Mr. Wheelock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/mr_wheelock.md): A character with a name that appears, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Mr. Phelps](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/mr_phelps.md): A character with a name that appears, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
- [Nita](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/nita.md): A character with a name that appears, possibly a servant or minor figure.
- [Grotewell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/grotewell.md): A character with a name that appears, possibly a place or family name.
- [Briggs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/briggs.md): A character with a name that appears, possibly a servant or minor figure.
- [Mrs. Fairchild](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/mrs_fairchild.md): A member of the Fairchild family, possibly Paula's mother or aunt.
- [Aunty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/aunty.md): An affectionate term for an older woman, possibly a relative.
- [Mighty Hugh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/mighty_hugh.md): A historical or literary figure mentioned, possibly in a story.
- [Selby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/selby.md): A character with a name that appears, possibly a place or family name.
- [Elsie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/elsie.md): A young girl, possibly a child in the story.
- [Thaddeus Stuyvesant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/thaddeus_stuyvesant.md): A member of the Stuyvesant family, possibly a relative of Mr. Stuyvesant.
- [Hicks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/hicks.md): A character with a name that appears, possibly a servant or minor figure.
- [Mr. Harrington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/mr_harrington.md): A character who is absent but mentioned, possibly a friend or relative.

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