Character guide

Mirabell

major

Also known as Mr. Mirabell, Edward Mirabell

A witty gentleman in love with Millamant, scheming to secure her fortune.

Mrs. Millamant

major

Also known as Millamant, Madam Millamant

A beautiful, independent heiress courted by Mirabell, known for her wit.

Lady Wishfort

major

Also known as Wishfort, My Lady Wishfort

Millamant's aunt, a vain and easily flattered older woman.

Fainall

major

Also known as Mr. Fainall

A cynical and scheming gentleman, married to Mirabell's former lover.

Mrs. Fainall

supporting

Also known as cousin Fainall

Mirabell's former lover and Fainall's wife, caught in a web of deceit.

Mrs. Marwood

supporting

Also known as Marwood, Madam Marwood

A malicious woman secretly in love with Mirabell, plotting against him.

Witwoud

supporting

Also known as Tony Witwoud, Tony

A foppish, witty gentleman and friend of Mirabell.

Petulant

supporting

A foolish, affected gentleman who pretends to be a wit.

Sir Wilfull Witwoud

supporting

Also known as Sir Wilful, Sir Wilfull

A country bumpkin and half-brother to Witwoud, seeking a wife.

Foible

supporting

Also known as Mrs. Foible

Lady Wishfort's clever and scheming maid.

Waitwell

supporting

Mirabell's servant, who impersonates Sir Rowland to trick Lady Wishfort.

Mincing

minor

Also known as Mrs. Mincing

Millamant's affected and gossipy maid.

Betty

minor

A servant in Mirabell's household.

Messenger

minor

A servant who delivers messages.

Peg

minor

A servant mentioned in passing.

Dame Partlet

minor

A character referenced in a joke about a hen.

Sir Rowland

minor

A fictional suitor impersonated by Waitwell to court Lady Wishfort.