Character guide

Unknown Narrator

major

Also known as your, myself, I

The unnamed narrator or focal character, often referred to by pronouns.

Johnny Bacach

major

Also known as Paudeen, Johnny, Paudeen Johnny Bacach

A central character with many mentions, likely a key figure in the play.

Father John Thomas Hearne

major

Also known as Thomas, Father John, Father, Thomas Hearne, Thomas There

A priest and prominent character, possibly a family patriarch.

Andrew Beggars

supporting

Also known as Andrew, Andrew Thomas, Thomas

A recurring character with significant dialogue and presence.

God

minor

Also known as Father John God

Referenced as a divine figure, often invoked by characters.

Andrew Martin

supporting

Also known as Martin, Andrew, Andrew It

A character with many proper mentions, likely a family member.

Martin Hearne

supporting

Also known as Martin

A named character with substantial presence in the story.

Johnny Gibbons

supporting

Also known as Johnny

A character with multiple mentions, possibly a younger man.

Biddy Lally

supporting

Also known as Biddy, Biddy Jumping

A female character with recurring appearances.

Nanny

minor

Also known as Nanny Outside, Nanny Whisht

An older female character, possibly a servant or relative.

Andrew Hearne

minor

Also known as Andrew

A character with a few mentions, likely part of the Hearne family.

Andrew Whisht

minor

Also known as Andrew

A minor character, possibly a variant of another Andrew.

The Doctor

minor

Also known as the doctor, The doctor

A medical professional who appears in the story.

Father John Men

minor

Also known as Father John, John

A minor character, possibly a different priest or figure.

Andrew O

minor

Also known as Andrew

A minor character with few mentions.

Johnny Whisht

minor

Also known as Johnny

A minor character, possibly a variant of Johnny.

Poor Andrew

minor

Also known as Andrew

A minor character referred to sympathetically.

Father John Hush

minor

Also known as Father John

A minor character, possibly a variant of Father John.

Paudeen Singing

minor

Also known as Paudeen

A minor character associated with singing.

Paudeen Columcille

minor

Also known as Columcille, Paudeen

A minor character with a religious or historical name.

Johnny Weeping

minor

Also known as Johnny

A minor character described as weeping.

Biddy Iron Handcuffs

minor

Also known as Biddy

A minor character with a peculiar epithet.

King George

minor

A historical figure mentioned but not appearing on stage.