The Tunnel · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Tunnel by Dorothy M. Richardson.
Miriam
major
Also known as Vi, Mistress Miriam, Dreadful Miriam
The narrator and central character, a woman reflecting on her past and relationships.
Unknown
major
Also known as I, myself
The first-person narrator, likely Miriam, using self-referential pronouns.
Alma Wilson
supporting
Also known as Alma, the Wilson
A significant figure in Miriam's life, possibly a friend or rival.
Mag
supporting
Also known as Watching Mag
A recurring character observed by the narrator, possibly a servant or neighbor.
Mr. Hancock
supporting
Also known as Fancy Mr. Hancock
A gentleman with whom Miriam interacts, possibly a suitor or acquaintance.
Harriett
supporting
A female character, possibly a friend or relative of Miriam.
Jan
supporting
A character with a close relationship to Miriam, possibly a lover or family member.
Mr. Wilson
supporting
Also known as Little Mr. Wilson
A male character, possibly Alma's husband or relative.
Mrs.
minor
An unnamed married woman referenced in the narrative.
Miss Teresa Szigmondy
minor
Also known as Miss Szigmondy
A named female character, possibly a social acquaintance.
Mr. Taunton
minor
A male character, possibly a neighbor or professional contact.
Mr. Grove
minor
A male character mentioned in the narrative.
Old Tremayne
minor
Also known as Mr. Tremayne
An older male character, possibly a family friend or local figure.
Gerald
minor
A male character, possibly a suitor or relative of Miriam.
Mr. Orly
minor
A male character, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
Mrs. Bailey
minor
A married female character, possibly a servant or neighbor.
Eve
minor
A female character, possibly a friend or relative.
Winthrop
minor
A male character, possibly a suitor or acquaintance.
Miss Dear
minor
A female character, possibly a governess or companion.
Jimmy
minor
Also known as James
A male character, possibly a servant or young relative.
Mrs. Binkley
minor
Also known as a Mrs. Binkley
A married female character, possibly a neighbor.
Mrs. Orly
minor
The wife of Mr. Orly, a married female character.
Mr. Leyton
minor
A male character, possibly a professional or neighbor.
Harry
minor
Also known as Huxley, Thomas Henry Huxley, Henry
A male character, possibly a historical figure referenced in conversation.
Miss Henderson
minor
Also known as the Honourable Miss Henderson, the Henderson, Henderson
A female character, possibly a socialite or acquaintance.
Major Moke
minor
A military man, possibly a neighbor or family friend.
Adela
minor
A female character, possibly a friend or relative.
Irving
minor
Also known as Henry Irving
A historical actor referenced in the narrative.
Mrs. Canfield
minor
A married female character, possibly a neighbor.
Miss O'Veagh
minor
A female character, possibly a social acquaintance.
Cazalet
minor
Also known as Lady Cazalet
A titled female character, possibly a neighbor or relative.
Shylock
minor
A literary character referenced in the narrative.
Pater
minor
Also known as the Pater
A male character, possibly a father figure or relative.
Mr. Pinner
minor
A male character, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
Mrs. Wolff
minor
A married female character, possibly a neighbor.
Ley
minor
A male character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.
Portia
minor
A literary character referenced in the narrative.
Mrs. Thimm
minor
A married female character, possibly a neighbor.
The Pierson
minor
A family or group referenced in the narrative.
Shakespeare
minor
The playwright referenced in the narrative.
Jacob Boehme
minor
A historical mystic referenced in the narrative.
Beethoven
minor
The composer referenced in the narrative.
Charles
minor
A male character, possibly a relative or acquaintance.
Dr. Ashley Densley
minor
Also known as Poor Dr. Ashley Densley, Densley
A doctor, possibly a neighbor or family physician.
Lord Bollingdon
minor
A titled male character, possibly a neighbor or relative.
Mary Gloucester
minor
Also known as Minna, Mary
A female character, possibly a friend or relative.
The Pinners
minor
A family or group referenced in the narrative.
Mr. Dolland
minor
A male character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.
Cromwell
minor
A historical figure referenced in the narrative.
Emma
minor
A female character, possibly a servant or relative.
Captain Cazalet
minor
Also known as Cazalet
A military man, possibly a neighbor or relative.
Miss Hens'n
minor
A female character, possibly a governess or companion.
Frederika Elizabeth von Bohlen
minor
Also known as von Bohlen, Frederika Elizabeth
A female character, possibly a foreign acquaintance.
V
minor
A character referred to by initial, possibly a lover or relative.
Mrs. Pinner
minor
The wife of Mr. Pinner, a married female character.
Chopin
minor
The composer referenced in the narrative.
Sister North
minor
A nun or nurse, possibly a caregiver.
Eden Philpotts
minor
An author referenced in the narrative.
Plato
minor
The philosopher referenced in the narrative.
Mrs. Bollingdon
minor
The wife of Lord Bollingdon, a married female character.
Buck
minor
A male character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.
Henriette
minor
A female character, possibly a foreign acquaintance.
The Wilsons
minor
The Wilson family, possibly neighbors.
Randle
minor
A male character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.
Robert Elsmere
minor
A literary character referenced in the narrative.
