Character guide

J.

major

Also known as old J., I, myself

The narrator and one of the three friends on the boating trip.

George

major

Also known as Fancy old George

One of the three friends, a bank clerk who joins the river journey.

Harris

major

Also known as William Samuel Harris, William Harris, Mr. Harris

One of the three friends, boastful and often impractical.

Montmorency

supporting

Also known as And Montmorency

The fox terrier who accompanies the three men on their trip.

Uncle Podger

supporting

Also known as my poor Uncle Podger, Podger

J.'s chaotic uncle, subject of a famous anecdote about hanging a picture.

Herr Slossenn Boschen

supporting

Also known as Herr Boschen

A German singer who performs a comic song at a riverside inn.

Aunt Maria

minor

Also known as Maria

J.'s aunt, mentioned in stories about family mishaps.

Tom

minor

Also known as Mrs. Thomas

A friend or acquaintance mentioned in anecdotes.

Biggs

minor

A man who helps Uncle Podger hang a picture.

Emily

minor

A woman mentioned in a story about a cheese shop.

Foxey

minor

A dog mentioned in a humorous anecdote.

Jack

minor

A friend mentioned in a story about a boat race.

Bill

minor

Also known as Will, William, old Billy Maunders

A local man encountered during the river trip.

John Edward

minor

A friend mentioned in a story about a medical student.

Mrs. Poppets

minor

A landlady who rents rooms to the men.

Jim

minor

Also known as Jim Biffles

A friend mentioned in a story about a dog.

Mr. Goggles

minor

A man who gives advice on boating.

Mrs. P.

minor

Also known as V Mrs. P.

A woman mentioned in a story about a ghost.

Joe

minor

Also known as Joe Buggles

A friend mentioned in a story about a practical joke.

Joskins

minor

A man who tells a story about a ghost.

Nervous Pianist

minor

Also known as Pianist

A pianist who performs at a riverside inn.

Young Jefferson

minor

A young man mentioned in a story about a boat.

Stroke

minor

A rower mentioned in a story about a race.