# Those Barren Leaves — Character guide

> Key figures in Those Barren Leaves by Aldous Huxley.

- [Mr. Cardan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/mr_cardan.md): A cynical, witty old man who observes and comments on the other characters' romantic entanglements.
- [Mary Thriplow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/miss_thriplow.md): A young novelist staying at Mrs. Aldwinkle's villa, entangled in romantic complications.
- [Irene](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/irene.md): Mrs. Aldwinkle's niece, a beautiful and somewhat naive young woman.
- [Mrs. Aldwinkle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/mrs_aldwinkle.md): The wealthy and eccentric hostess of the villa in Italy, obsessed with culture and matchmaking.
- [Mr. Calamy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/mr_calamy.md): A thoughtful and somewhat detached young man who becomes a focus of romantic interest.
- [Lord Hovenden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/lord_hovenden.md): A young, titled Englishman visiting the villa, involved in the romantic intrigues.
- [Miss Elver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/miss_elver.md): A quiet, observant guest at the villa, often in the background of conversations.
- [Mr. Elver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/mr_elver.md): Miss Elver's father, a somewhat fussy and conventional older gentleman.
- [Mr. Chelifer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/mr_chelifer.md): A poet and journalist, author of an autobiographical fragment within the novel.
- [Barbara Waters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/barbara_waters.md): A young woman from Chelifer's past, featured in his autobiographical narrative.
- [Mr. Falx](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/mr_falx.md): An elderly, scholarly guest at the villa, often engaged in philosophical discussions.
- [Aunt Lilian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/aunt_lilian.md): Mrs. Aldwinkle's sister, a hypochondriac with romantic fantasies about young men.
- [Miss Masson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/miss_masson.md): A friend of the Aldwinkle family, often serving as a confidante.
- [Miss Carruthers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/miss_carruthers.md): A lively and outspoken young woman among the villa guests.
- [Mr. Bosk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/mr_bosk.md): An older gentleman who is part of the villa's social circle.
- [Grace Elver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/grace_elver.md): Mr. Elver's other daughter, less prominent than her sister.
- [Concetta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/concetta.md): A local Italian woman, possibly a servant or villager, with a tragic story.
- [Mr. Parfitt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/mr_parfitt.md): An elderly acquaintance of the Aldwinkle family.
- [Mrs. Cloudesley Shove](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/mrs_cloudesley_shove.md): A literary woman who is a friend of Mrs. Aldwinkle.
- [Mrs. Chelifer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/mrs_chelifer.md): Francis Chelifer's mother, mentioned in his autobiography.
- [Jim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/jim.md): A young man romantically involved with Barbara Waters.
- [Mr. Brimstone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/young_mr_brimstone.md): A minor character, possibly a suitor or acquaintance of the Elver family.
- [Edna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/edna.md): A young woman mentioned in passing, possibly a servant or local.
- [Mr. Toft](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/mr_toft.md): A minor character, possibly a tradesman or local figure.
- [Fluffy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/fluffy.md): A pet dog belonging to one of the characters at the villa.
- [Philip Elver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/philip_elver.md): The son of Mr. Elver, a young man with a troubled life.
- [Mr. Chigwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/mr_chigwell.md): A minor character, possibly a visitor or local eccentric.
- [Prince Papadiamantopoulos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/prince_papadiamantopoulos.md): A foreign prince mentioned as part of the social scene.
- [Lady Giblet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/lady_giblet.md): A minor aristocratic figure mentioned in conversation.
- [Mr. Fox](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/mr_fox.md): A minor character, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
- [Lady Trunion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/lady_trunion.md): A minor aristocratic figure mentioned in passing.
- [Miss Monad](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/miss_monad.md): A minor character, possibly a governess or companion.
- [Ernest](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/old_ernest.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or local man.
- [Mrs. Terebinth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/mrs_terebinth.md): A woman involved in a scandalous affair mentioned by characters.
- [Y](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/those_barren_leaves_se/characters/y.md): A mysterious figure referenced in a philosophical or literary context.

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