# Twenty Years at Hull House — Character guide

> Key figures in Twenty Years at Hull House by Jane Addams.

- [Jane Addams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/jane_addams.md): The narrator and founder of Hull House, chronicling her social reform work in Chicago.
- [Count Tolstoy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/tolstoy.md): Russian writer and philosopher whose ideas on simplicity and labor influenced Addams.
- [Abraham Lincoln](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/lincoln.md): U.S. President whose moral example shaped Addams's early ideals and reform work.
- [Miss Starr](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/miss_starr.md): Co-founder of Hull House and close friend of Addams, involved in early settlement activities.
- [Thomas Davidson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/tommy_davidson.md): Philosopher and educator who inspired Addams's early intellectual pursuits.
- [Marcella](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/marcella.md): A young girl at Hull House whose story illustrates immigrant struggles.
- [De Quincey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/de_quincey.md): English writer referenced in discussions of literature and addiction.
- [Mrs. Moran](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/mrs_moran.md): A neighbor and early contact in the Hull House community.
- [Mr. Stead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/mr_stead.md): Journalist and reformer who collaborated with Addams on civic issues.
- [Joseph Mazzini](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/mazzini.md): Italian revolutionary whose writings on democracy influenced Addams.
- [Mrs. Stevens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/mrs_stevens.md): A resident or neighbor involved in Hull House activities.
- [Miss Eleanor Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/miss_smith.md): Music teacher and contributor to arts programs at Hull House.
- [President McKinley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/president_mckinley.md): U.S. President whose assassination is discussed in the context of social unrest.
- [Miss Norah Hamilton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/norah_hamilton.md): Artist and resident at Hull House who contributed to its cultural life.
- [Polly Keyser](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/polly_keyser.md): A friend or colleague involved in Hull House social clubs.
- [Jesus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/jesus.md): Central figure in Christian teachings referenced in Addams's moral reflections.
- [Mayor Dunne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/mayor_dunne.md): Chicago mayor who worked with Addams on labor and civic reforms.
- [Prince Kropotkin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/prince_kropotkin.md): Russian anarchist and thinker whose ideas on mutual aid were discussed.
- [Gershuni](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/gershuni.md): Russian revolutionary figure mentioned in context of political exiles.
- [Goosie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/goosie.md): A child or nickname character from the Hull House neighborhood.
- [Albrecht Durer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/albrecht_durer.md): German artist whose works were studied in Hull House art programs.
- [Mr. Pullman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/mr_pullman.md): Industrialist whose company town and labor policies were critiqued.
- [John Hobson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/john_hobson.md): British economist and reformer who visited Hull House.
- [Jeanne d'Arc](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/jeanne_darc.md): Historical figure referenced as a symbol of courage and reform.
- [Evelyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/evelyn.md): A young woman or child associated with Hull House stories.
- [Professor Blaisdell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/professor_blaisdell.md): Academic who lectured or participated in Hull House educational programs.
- [Walter Besant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/walter_besant.md): British author and social reformer whose work influenced Addams.
- [Mr. Maude](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/mr_maude.md): Translator and correspondent of Tolstoy who visited Hull House.
- [Bronson Alcott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/bronson_alcott.md): Transcendentalist educator whose ideas on learning were discussed.
- [Julia C. Lathrop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/julia_lathrop.md): Social reformer and resident at Hull House, later head of U.S. Children's Bureau.
- [Henry George](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/henry_george.md): Economist and author of 'Progress and Poverty,' debated at Hull House.
- [Florence Kelley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/florence_kelley.md): Labor reformer and resident at Hull House who championed child labor laws.
- [Dr. Graham Taylor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/graham_taylor.md): Social reformer and founder of Chicago Commons settlement house.
- [Luther](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/luther.md): Historical religious reformer referenced in discussions of social change.
- [John Trevor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/john_trevor.md): British labor leader and founder of the Labour Church movement.
- [Professor Masurek](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/professor_masurek.md): Academic who lectured on Slavic cultures at Hull House.
- [Dr. Alice Hamilton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/alice_hamilton.md): Physician and toxicologist, resident at Hull House, pioneer in industrial medicine.
- [Maxim Gorky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/gorky.md): Russian writer and revolutionary whose visit to America is discussed.
- [John Ruskin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/ruskin.md): Art critic and social thinker whose ideas influenced Hull House arts.
- [Bellerophon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/bellerophon.md): Mythological figure referenced in literary discussions at Hull House.
- [Dr. Gillette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/dr_gillette.md): Physician who assisted with medical work at Hull House.
- [Professor Davidson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/professor_davidson.md): Academic who participated in Hull House educational forums.
- [Koerner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/koerner.md): German poet and patriot referenced in immigrant cultural discussions.
- [Henry D. Lloyd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/henry_lloyd.md): Journalist and reformer who collaborated with Addams on labor issues.
- [Governor Altgeld](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/governor_altgeld.md): Illinois governor who pardoned Haymarket anarchists, admired by Addams.
- [John Dewey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/john_dewey.md): Philosopher and educator who collaborated with Hull House on progressive education.
- [Judas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/twenty_years_at_hull_house_se/characters/judas.md): Biblical figure referenced in moral discussions at Hull House.

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