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The Theory of the Leisure Class · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorstein Veblen.
the master
major
Also known as The master, their master
A central figure representing the leisure class, served by others.
servants
supporting
Also known as Servants, their
Generic class of workers serving the leisure class.
the priest
minor
Also known as The priest
A figure representing religious observance in the leisure class.
the servant
minor
Also known as The servant
An individual domestic worker within the leisure class household.
the Lord
minor
A title referring to a deity or noble figure in the text.
William Morris
minor
Also known as Morris
Historical figure referenced as an example of aesthetic reform.