Three Sisters · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov.
Olga Sergeyevna
major
Also known as Olga, Olga Frightened, Olga Nurse, Olga Dear, Olga Don't, Olga Father, Aunt Olga
The eldest sister, a teacher who longs for the past and a meaningful life.
Masha Sergeyevna
major
Also known as Masha, Masha That, Masha I'm, Masha Nicolai Lvovitch, Maria Sergeyevna, Marie
The middle sister, married to Kuligin, who falls in love with Vershinin.
Irina Sergeyevna
major
Also known as Irina, Irina One, Irina Masha, Irina Sobbing, Irina Sighs, Irina Olga, Irina It's, Irina Alone, Irina Alexander Ignateyevitch, Irina Nicolai Lvovitch, Irina Ivan Romanovitch, Dear Irina Sergeyevna
The youngest sister, who dreams of work and love but faces disappointment.
Andrey Sergeyevitch
major
Also known as Andrey, Andrey That, little Andrey, Little Andrey, Andrey Angrily, Andrey Overcome, Andrey One, Andrey Irritated
The brother of the three sisters, who marries Natasha and becomes a gambler.
Natalia Ivanovna
major
Also known as Natasha, Natalia Ivanovna, Natasha Il parait, Natasha Excited, Natasha Happy, Natalia Ivanova
Andrey's wife, who gradually takes over the household and dominates the family.
Alexander Ignateyevitch Vershinin
supporting
Also known as Vershinin, Vershinin Gaily, Lieutenant Colonel Vershinin
A lieutenant colonel and Masha's lover, who philosophizes about the future.
Baron Tuzenbach
supporting
Also known as Tuzenbach, The Baron, Baron, Baron Tuzenbach - Krone - Altschauer, Tuzenbach Smiling, Tuzenbach Nervously, Tuzenbach Vassili Vassilevitch, Vassili Vassilevitch
A baron and officer in love with Irina, who dies in a duel.
Ivan Romanovitch Chebutikin
supporting
Also known as Chebutikin, Chebutikin Irina Sergeyevna, Chebutikin Olga Sergeyevna, Chebutikin Soleni's, Chebutikin Laughs, Enter Chebutikin, Chebutikin The Baron, Chebutikin Natalia Ivanovna, The doctor
An old army doctor, alcoholic and cynical, who feels responsible for a patient's death.
Soleni
supporting
Also known as Soleni, Soleni Doctor, Irina Soleni
A quarrelsome officer who challenges Tuzenbach to a duel and kills him.
Feodor Ilitch Kuligin
supporting
Also known as Kuligin, Kuligin Natalia Ivanovna, Kuligin Masha, Kuligin Hurt, Kuligin Gaily, Kuligin Laughs, Kuligin She's, Enter Kuligin, Kuligin Who
A schoolteacher married to Masha, kind but pedantic and oblivious.
Ferapont
minor
Also known as Ferapont, Ferapont Yes'm
An old servant from the country council who brings news and documents.
Anfisa
minor
Also known as Anfisa, Exit Anfisa
The elderly nurse of the Prozorov family, loyal and long-suffering.
Fedotik
minor
Also known as Fedotik, Enter Fedotik, Poor Fedotik, Fedotik Dancing, Fedotik We'd
A young officer and friend of the family, cheerful and fond of photography.
Rode
minor
Also known as Rode, Rode Loudly
An officer and friend of the Prozorovs, often seen with Fedotik.
Mihail Ivanitch Protopopov
minor
Also known as Protopopov, Mihail Ivanitch Protopopov, Ivanitch
The chairman of the local council, associated with Natasha.
Bobby
minor
Also known as Bobby, Naughty Bobby, little Bobby
The young son of Andrey and Natasha, often mentioned but rarely seen.
Sophy
minor
Also known as little Sophy, Sophie, little Sophie
The infant daughter of Andrey and Natasha, mentioned in passing.
Feodor Ilitch
minor
Also known as Feodor Ilitch, Feodor
A minor character, possibly a visitor or official, briefly named.
