# The Turmoil — Character guide

> Key figures in The Turmoil by Booth Tarkington.

- [Bibbs Sheridan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_turmoil_se/characters/bibs_sheridan.md): Sensitive son of a wealthy industrialist, struggles with family expectations and finds unexpected love.
- [Mary Vertrees](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_turmoil_se/characters/mary_vertrees.md): Intelligent and independent woman who becomes a romantic interest for Bibbs Sheridan.
- [James Sheridan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_turmoil_se/characters/james_sheridan.md): Patriarch of the Sheridan family, a ruthless and ambitious industrialist.
- [Roscoe Sheridan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_turmoil_se/characters/roscoe_sheridan.md): Elder son of James Sheridan, married and struggling with his father’s expectations.
- [Sibyl Sheridan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_turmoil_se/characters/sibyl_sheridan.md): Daughter of James Sheridan, a passionate and impulsive young woman.
- [Edith Sheridan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_turmoil_se/characters/edith_sheridan.md): Youngest Sheridan daughter, gentle and often overlooked by her family.
- [Mr. Vertrees](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_turmoil_se/characters/mr_vertrees.md): Father of Mary Vertrees, a proud and financially struggling gentleman.
- [Mrs. Vertrees](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_turmoil_se/characters/mrs_vertrees.md): Mother of Mary Vertrees, a conventional and anxious woman.
- [Dr. Gurney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_turmoil_se/characters/dr_gurney.md): Family physician to the Sheridans, a wise and gruff old doctor.
- [Robert Lamhorn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_turmoil_se/characters/robert_lamhorn.md): A suitor for one of the Sheridan daughters, a man of questionable character.
- [George Waldo Emerson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_turmoil_se/characters/george_waldo_emerson.md): A young man who becomes involved with the Sheridan family.
- [Herr Favre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_turmoil_se/characters/herr_favre.md): A European acquaintance of the Sheridans, possibly a business associate.
- [Midas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_turmoil_se/characters/midas.md): A symbolic or allegorical figure representing greed and wealth.
- [Mist’ Jackson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_turmoil_se/characters/mist_jackson.md): A servant or worker in the Sheridan household.
- [Mrs. Kittersby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_turmoil_se/characters/mrs_kittersby.md): A neighbor or acquaintance of the Sheridan family.
- [Uncle Gideon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_turmoil_se/characters/uncle_gideon.md): An older relative of the Sheridan family, possibly a wise advisor.
- [Bildad the Shuhite](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_turmoil_se/characters/bildad_the_shuhite.md): A biblical figure referenced in the narrative.
- [Abercrombie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_turmoil_se/characters/abercrombie.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or tradesman.
- [Daniel Boone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_turmoil_se/characters/daniel_boone.md): Historical figure referenced as a symbol of frontier spirit.
- [Chang](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_turmoil_se/characters/chang.md): A servant or worker in the Sheridan household.
- [Ray Wills](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_turmoil_se/characters/ray_wills.md): A minor character, possibly a friend of the family.
- [Ajax](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_turmoil_se/characters/ajax.md): A classical reference used as a metaphor.

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