# Two Treatises of Government — Character guide

> Key figures in Two Treatises of Government by John Locke.

- [Adam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/adam.md): First man and central figure in arguments about original sovereignty and paternal power.
- [Sir Robert Filmer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/sir_robert_filmer.md): Author of Patriarcha, whose theories of divine right and paternal monarchy are critiqued.
- [Noah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/noah.md): Biblical patriarch whose post-flood division of lands is discussed in inheritance arguments.
- [Abraham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/abraham.md): Biblical patriarch cited in debates about paternal power and property rights.
- [Jacob](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/jacob.md): Biblical figure whose inheritance and birthright disputes illustrate natural law.
- [Isaac](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/isaac.md): Son of Abraham, used in examples of paternal blessing and inheritance.
- [Eve](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/eve.md): First woman, discussed in context of subjection and marriage contracts.
- [Cain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/cain.md): First murderer, cited in arguments about punishment and sovereignty.
- [Abel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/abel.md): Shepherd and victim of Cain, referenced in discussions of natural law.
- [Judah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/judah.md): Son of Jacob, mentioned in lineage and inheritance examples.
- [Saul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/saul.md): First king of Israel, used to illustrate limits of royal power.
- [Barclay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/barclay.md): Political theorist cited in arguments about resistance and tyranny.
- [Moses](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/moses.md): Lawgiver and prophet, referenced in discussions of divine and civil law.
- [Solomon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/solomon.md): King of Israel, cited in examples of wisdom and judgment.
- [Shem](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/shem.md): Son of Noah, mentioned in genealogical arguments about inheritance.
- [Hezekiah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/hezekiah.md): King of Judah, referenced in discussions of religious reform and authority.
- [Samuel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/samuel.md): Prophet and judge, cited in debates about monarchy and divine will.
- [Joshua](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/joshua.md): Leader of Israel after Moses, used in examples of conquest and inheritance.
- [Jephthah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/jephthah.md): Judge of Israel, cited in arguments about war and vows.
- [Aaron](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/aaron.md): High priest and brother of Moses, referenced in priestly authority discussions.
- [Reuben](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/reuben.md): Firstborn son of Jacob, mentioned in birthright and inheritance examples.
- [Grotius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/grotius.md): Legal scholar cited in arguments about natural law and war.
- [Cham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/cham.md): Son of Noah, referenced in genealogical and curse narratives.
- [Japhet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/japhet.md): Son of Noah, mentioned in post-flood division of nations.
- [Ahaz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/ahaz.md): King of Judah, cited in examples of idolatry and divine judgment.
- [Seth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/seth.md): Third son of Adam, mentioned in genealogical succession.
- [Abimelech](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/abimelech.md): Philistine king, used in examples of treaty and property rights.
- [Rebecca](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/rebecca.md): Wife of Isaac, referenced in narratives of blessing and deception.
- [Ishmael](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/ishmael.md): Son of Abraham, mentioned in discussions of inheritance and covenant.
- [Joseph](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/joseph.md): Son of Jacob, cited in examples of governance and property.
- [Hooker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/hooker.md): Theologian and legal philosopher, cited in arguments about natural law.
- [Mr. Selden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/mr_selden.md): Legal scholar referenced in discussions of property and consent.
- [Sarah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_treatises_of_government_se/characters/sarah.md): Wife of Abraham, mentioned in narratives of promise and inheritance.

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