# The Tenant of Wildfell Hall — Character guide

> Key figures in The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë.

- [Gilbert Markham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/gilbert_markham.md): A young farmer and the narrator of the outer frame story, who becomes obsessed with the mysterious Mrs. Graham.
- [Helen Huntingdon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/helen_huntingdon.md): The titular tenant of Wildfell Hall, a strong-willed woman who flees her abusive husband to protect her son.
- [Arthur Huntingdon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/arthur_huntingdon.md): Helen's charming but dissolute husband, whose alcoholism and cruelty drive the central conflict.
- [Little Arthur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/little_arthur.md): Helen and Arthur's young son, whose welfare motivates much of Helen's actions.
- [Walter Hargrave](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/walter_hargrave.md): A gentleman who pursues Helen romantically, revealing his own moral weaknesses.
- [Frederick Lawrence](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/frederick_lawrence.md): Helen's brother, a quiet landowner who supports her during her flight.
- [Eliza Millward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/eliza_millward.md): A gossipy young woman who spreads rumors about Helen and vies for Gilbert's attention.
- [Ralph Hattersley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/ralph_hattersley.md): A boisterous friend of Huntingdon who eventually reforms under Milicent's influence.
- [Lord Lowborough](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/lord_lowborough.md): A melancholic nobleman married to the flirtatious Annabella, trapped in an unhappy marriage.
- [Milicent Hargrave](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/milicent_hargrave.md): A gentle, long-suffering woman married to Ralph Hattersley, later finding happiness.
- [Annabella Wilmot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/annabella_wilmot.md): A beautiful but shallow woman who becomes Lord Lowborough's wife and Huntingdon's mistress.
- [Rachel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/rachel.md): Helen's loyal maid who accompanies her to Wildfell Hall and supports her throughout.
- [Frank Grimsby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/frank_grimsby.md): A dissolute friend of Huntingdon, known for his cynical and immoral behavior.
- [Jane Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/jane_wilson.md): A sharp-tongued young woman who gossips about Helen and later marries Richard Wilson.
- [Rose Markham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/rose_markham.md): Gilbert's lively younger sister, who eventually marries Fergus.
- [Fergus Markham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/fergus_markham.md): Gilbert's younger brother, a cheerful and practical farmer.
- [Mrs. Markham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/mrs_markham.md): Gilbert's mother, a conventional and somewhat meddling parent.
- [Richard Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/richard_wilson.md): A clergyman and father of Jane and Mary Wilson, a minor figure in the community.
- [Mary Millward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/mary_millward.md): Eliza's quieter, more sensible sister, who later marries a local farmer.
- [Michael Millward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/michael_millward.md): The local vicar and father of Eliza and Mary, a stern but well-meaning man.
- [Esther Hargrave](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/esther_hargrave.md): Walter's younger sister, a spirited girl who later marries and moves away.
- [Mrs. Hargrave](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/mrs_hargrave.md): Walter and Esther's mother, a social-climbing widow.
- [Arthur Huntingdon Sr.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/arthur_huntingdon_sr.md): Arthur Huntingdon's father, mentioned as a wealthy but indulgent parent.
- [Aunt Maxwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/aunt_maxwell.md): Helen's aunt and guardian, who raises her after her parents' death.
- [Mr. Boarham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/mr_boarham.md): An older, pompous suitor of Helen's before her marriage, whom she rejects.
- [Myers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/myers.md): A governess or companion figure in the Huntingdon household.
- [Benson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/benson.md): A servant at Wildfell Hall, loyal to Helen.
- [Halford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/halford.md): Gilbert's friend and the recipient of his written narrative.
- [Dash](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/dash.md): A dog belonging to the Huntingdon household.
- [John](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/john.md): A servant or farmhand, briefly mentioned.
- [Mr. Oldfield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/mr_oldfield.md): A local doctor who attends to Arthur Huntingdon in his final illness.
- [Mr. Leighton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/mr_leighton.md): A neighbor of the Markhams, briefly mentioned.
- [Lady F—](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/lady_f.md): A society acquaintance of Annabella's, mentioned in gossip.
- [Mrs. Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/mrs_wilson.md): Richard Wilson's wife, a minor character in the community.

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