# The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle — Character guide

> Key figures in The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting.

- [Doctor Dolittle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/doctor_dolittle.md): A naturalist and veterinarian who can speak to animals, leading voyages of discovery.
- [Tommy Stubbins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/tommy_stubbins.md): The young narrator and assistant to Doctor Dolittle, learning animal language.
- [Polynesia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/polynesia.md): A wise, talkative parrot who teaches animal languages and aids the Doctor.
- [Chee-Chee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/chee_chee.md): A clever monkey who assists the Doctor and helps with animal communication.
- [Jip](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/jip.md): The Doctor's loyal dog with a keen sense of smell and tracking ability.
- [Dab-Dab](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/dab_dab.md): A practical duck who manages the Doctor's household and travels with him.
- [Bumpo Kahbooboo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/bumpo_kahbooboo.md): A prince from Africa who joins the Doctor's adventures seeking transformation.
- [Long Arrow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/long_arrow.md): A legendary Native American naturalist and the Doctor's friend from earlier travels.
- [Luke the Hermit](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/luke_the_hermit.md): A reclusive man living on the coast who helps the Doctor's crew.
- [Miranda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/miranda.md): A purple bird-of-paradise who brings important messages to the Doctor.
- [Matthew Mugg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/matthew_mugg.md): The cat's-meat man who introduces Tommy to Doctor Dolittle.
- [Don Enrique Cardenas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/don_enrique_cardenas.md): A Spanish gentleman who assists the Doctor during their travels in Spain.
- [Mendoza](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/mendoza.md): A Spanish bullfighter who becomes involved with the Doctor's party.
- [King Jong](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/king_jong.md): The king of the floating island of Popsipetel.
- [Pepito de Malaga](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/pepito_de_malaga.md): A young Spanish boy who helps the Doctor and his friends.
- [Ben Butcher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/ben_butcher.md): A sailor who joins the crew of the Curlew for the voyage.
- [Mr. Percy Jenkyns](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/mr_percy_jenkyns.md): A lawyer involved in the mystery of Luke the Hermit.
- [Bluebeard Bill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/bluebeard_bill.md): A pirate encountered during the Doctor's sea adventures.
- [Juan Hagapoco](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/juan_hagapoco.md): A Spanish innkeeper who provides lodging to the Doctor's party.
- [The Fidgit](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/the_fidgit.md): A strange sea creature who teaches the Doctor shellfish language.
- [Cheapside](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/cheapside.md): A cockney sparrow from London who brings news to the Doctor.
- [Clippa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/clippa.md): A young shellfish who helps the Doctor understand shellfish language.
- [Minnie Dooley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/minnie_dooley.md): A woman from Puddleby who appears in the early chapters.
- [Mr. Jabizri](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/mr_jabizri.md): A shy, giant creature encountered on the floating island.
- [Golden Arrow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/golden_arrow.md): Long Arrow's father, a legendary figure mentioned in the story.
- [Jacob Stubbins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/jacob_stubbins.md): Tommy Stubbins' father, a cobbler in Puddleby.
- [Mrs. Luke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/mrs_luke.md): Luke the Hermit's wife, mentioned in his backstory.
- [Mrs. Stubbins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/mrs_stubbins.md): Tommy Stubbins' mother, who appears at home.
- [Eustace Beauchamp Conckley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/eustace_beauchamp_conckley.md): A pompous naturalist who doubts the Doctor's abilities.

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