# The Tunnel — Character guide

> Key figures in The Tunnel by Dorothy M. Richardson.

- [Miriam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/miriam.md): The narrator and central character, a woman reflecting on her past and relationships.
- [Unknown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/unknown_narrator.md): The first-person narrator, likely Miriam, using self-referential pronouns.
- [Alma Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/alma_wilson.md): A significant figure in Miriam's life, possibly a friend or rival.
- [Mag](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/mag.md): A recurring character observed by the narrator, possibly a servant or neighbor.
- [Mr. Hancock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/hancock.md): A gentleman with whom Miriam interacts, possibly a suitor or acquaintance.
- [Harriett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/harriett.md): A female character, possibly a friend or relative of Miriam.
- [Jan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/jan.md): A character with a close relationship to Miriam, possibly a lover or family member.
- [Mr. Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/mr_wilson.md): A male character, possibly Alma's husband or relative.
- [Mrs.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/mrs_unknown.md): An unnamed married woman referenced in the narrative.
- [Miss Teresa Szigmondy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/miss_teresa_szigmondy.md): A named female character, possibly a social acquaintance.
- [Mr. Taunton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/mr_taunton.md): A male character, possibly a neighbor or professional contact.
- [Mr. Grove](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/mr_grove.md): A male character mentioned in the narrative.
- [Old Tremayne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/old_tremayne.md): An older male character, possibly a family friend or local figure.
- [Gerald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/gerald.md): A male character, possibly a suitor or relative of Miriam.
- [Mr. Orly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/mr_orly.md): A male character, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
- [Mrs. Bailey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/mrs_bailey.md): A married female character, possibly a servant or neighbor.
- [Eve](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/eve.md): A female character, possibly a friend or relative.
- [Winthrop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/winthrop.md): A male character, possibly a suitor or acquaintance.
- [Miss Dear](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/miss_dear.md): A female character, possibly a governess or companion.
- [Jimmy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/jimmy_james.md): A male character, possibly a servant or young relative.
- [Mrs. Binkley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/mrs_binkley.md): A married female character, possibly a neighbor.
- [Mrs. Orly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/mrs_orly.md): The wife of Mr. Orly, a married female character.
- [Mr. Leyton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/mr_leyton.md): A male character, possibly a professional or neighbor.
- [Harry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/harry_huxley.md): A male character, possibly a historical figure referenced in conversation.
- [Miss Henderson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/miss_henderson.md): A female character, possibly a socialite or acquaintance.
- [Major Moke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/major_moke.md): A military man, possibly a neighbor or family friend.
- [Adela](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/adela.md): A female character, possibly a friend or relative.
- [Irving](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/irving.md): A historical actor referenced in the narrative.
- [Mrs. Canfield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/mrs_canfield.md): A married female character, possibly a neighbor.
- [Miss O'Veagh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/miss_oveagh.md): A female character, possibly a social acquaintance.
- [Cazalet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/cazalet.md): A titled female character, possibly a neighbor or relative.
- [Shylock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/shylock.md): A literary character referenced in the narrative.
- [Pater](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/pater.md): A male character, possibly a father figure or relative.
- [Mr. Pinner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/mr_pinner.md): A male character, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
- [Mrs. Wolff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/mrs_wolff.md): A married female character, possibly a neighbor.
- [Ley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/ley.md): A male character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.
- [Portia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/portia.md): A literary character referenced in the narrative.
- [Mrs. Thimm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/mrs_thimm.md): A married female character, possibly a neighbor.
- [The Pierson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/the_pierson.md): A family or group referenced in the narrative.
- [Shakespeare](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/shakespeare.md): The playwright referenced in the narrative.
- [Jacob Boehme](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/jacob_boehme.md): A historical mystic referenced in the narrative.
- [Beethoven](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/beethoven.md): The composer referenced in the narrative.
- [Charles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/charles.md): A male character, possibly a relative or acquaintance.
- [Dr. Ashley Densley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/dr_ashley_densley.md): A doctor, possibly a neighbor or family physician.
- [Lord Bollingdon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/lord_bollingdon.md): A titled male character, possibly a neighbor or relative.
- [Mary Gloucester](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/mary_gloucester.md): A female character, possibly a friend or relative.
- [The Pinners](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/the_pinners.md): A family or group referenced in the narrative.
- [Mr. Dolland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/mr_dolland.md): A male character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.
- [Cromwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/cromwell.md): A historical figure referenced in the narrative.
- [Emma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/emma.md): A female character, possibly a servant or relative.
- [Captain Cazalet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/captain_cazalet.md): A military man, possibly a neighbor or relative.
- [Miss Hens'n](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/miss_hensn.md): A female character, possibly a governess or companion.
- [Frederika Elizabeth von Bohlen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/von_bohlen.md): A female character, possibly a foreign acquaintance.
- [V](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/v.md): A character referred to by initial, possibly a lover or relative.
- [Mrs. Pinner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/mrs_pinner.md): The wife of Mr. Pinner, a married female character.
- [Chopin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/chopin.md): The composer referenced in the narrative.
- [Plato](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/plato.md): The philosopher referenced in the narrative.
- [Mrs. Bollingdon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/mrs_bollingdon.md): The wife of Lord Bollingdon, a married female character.
- [Buck](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/buck.md): A male character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.
- [Henriette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/henriette.md): A female character, possibly a foreign acquaintance.
- [Randle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/randle.md): A male character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.
- [Robert Elsmere](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_tunnel_se/characters/robert_elsmere.md): A literary character referenced in the narrative.

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