# Verses on Various Occasions — Character guide

> Key figures in Verses on Various Occasions by John Henry Newman.

- [Unknown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/unknown_narrator.md): The narrator or focal character, often referred to with pronouns.
- [Christ](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/christ.md): Central divine figure, frequently addressed in prayer and devotion.
- [St. Philip](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/st_philip.md): A saintly figure, often the narrator or focal character in devotional poems.
- [Moses](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/moses.md): Biblical prophet and leader, subject of several poems.
- [Angel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/angel.md): A celestial being, often addressed or personified in verse.
- [Sinner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/sinner.md): A generic penitent figure, representing human frailty.
- [Paul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/paul.md): Apostle and writer of epistles, referenced in devotional contexts.
- [Mary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/mary.md): The Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, venerated in poems.
- [David](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/david.md): Biblical king and psalmist, referenced as a type of Christ.
- [Gerontius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/gerontius.md): Protagonist of 'The Dream of Gerontius', a soul facing judgment.
- [Father, Son, and Paraclete](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/father_son_paraclete.md): The Holy Trinity, addressed collectively in hymns.
- [Jesse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/jesse.md): Father of King David, mentioned in genealogical contexts.
- [The Dead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/the_dead.md): Collective souls of the departed, prayed for in poems.
- [Peter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/peter.md): Chief apostle, referenced in poems about the Church.
- [Jesu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/jesu.md): Another name for Jesus, used in Latin hymns.
- [Philip Neri](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/philip_neri.md): Saint and founder of the Oratory, subject of several poems.
- [Lord](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/lord.md): Title for God or Christ, frequently used in direct address.
- [Angels](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/angels.md): Heavenly beings, often depicted as messengers or guardians.
- [Death](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/death.md): Personified force, contemplated in poems about mortality.
- [Adam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/adam.md): First man, referenced in poems about original sin.
- [Thy servants](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/thy_servants.md): Generic faithful followers of God, addressed in prayers.
- [Nature](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/nature.md): Personified natural world, contrasted with divine grace.
- [Gregory Nazianzen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/gregory_nazianzen.md): Church Father and theologian, referenced in poems.
- [Jonah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/jonah.md): Biblical prophet, subject of a poem about his mission.
- [Straight a stranger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/straight_a_stranger.md): A mysterious figure appearing in a poem, possibly allegorical.
- [Heaven](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/heaven.md): Personified realm of the blessed, often addressed.
- [Valentine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/valentine.md): Saint associated with love, subject of a poem to a little girl.
- [Terence](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/terence.md): Roman playwright, referenced in a prologue.
- [Satan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/satan.md): Adversary, mentioned in poems about temptation and evil.
- [John](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/john.md): John the Baptist or John the Evangelist, referenced in poems.
- [Some lonely Saint](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/some_lonely_saint.md): A generic holy figure, possibly allegorical.
- [The Friars](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/the_friars.md): Religious brothers, mentioned in a poem about monastic life.
- [Poor wand'rers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/poor_wandrers.md): Wandering souls or pilgrims, addressed in a poem.
- [Joseph](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/joseph.md): Earthly father of Jesus, mentioned in nativity contexts.
- [Dear Frank](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/dear_frank.md): A personal acquaintance, possibly a friend or relative.
- [Cain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/cain.md): First murderer, subject of a poem about his mark.
- [Faith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/faith.md): Personified virtue, often addressed in poems.
- [Eden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/eden.md): The Garden of Eden, referenced as a lost paradise.
- [Abraham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/abraham.md): Patriarch, subject of a poem about his faith.
- [Bright Spirit](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/bright_spirit.md): A luminous spiritual being, possibly the Holy Spirit.
- [Holy Ghost](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/holy_ghost.md): Third person of the Trinity, invoked in hymns.
- [Michael](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/michael.md): Archangel, subject of a poem about his role.
- [Hope](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/hope.md): Personified virtue, often addressed in poems.
- [Saul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/saul.md): First king of Israel, referenced in poems.
- [Eli/Elias](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/eli_elias.md): Prophet Elijah, referenced in poems about zeal.
- [Isaac](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/isaac.md): Son of Abraham, type of Christ in sacrifice.
- [Eve](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/eve.md): First woman, referenced in poems about the Fall.
- [Ethelwald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/ethelwald.md): A saint or historical figure, subject of a poem.
- [Mother](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/mother.md): A maternal figure, possibly the Virgin Mary or a nun.
- [Lo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/lo.md): Exclamation personified, possibly a poetic device.
- [Bethink](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/bethink.md): A call to reflection, personified in verse.
- [Edward Badeley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/edward_badeley.md): A friend or acquaintance, possibly a lawyer.
- [Ulcombe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/ulcombe.md): A place name personified, possibly a location.
- [Truth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/truth.md): Personified truth, a key theme in poems.
- [Seers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/seers.md): Prophets or visionaries, referenced in poems.
- [The Saints](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/the_saints.md): Collective holy people, venerated in poems.
- [Edward Caswall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/edward_caswall.md): Friend and fellow writer, addressed in a poem.
- [Davus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/davus.md): Character from Terence, used in a prologue.
- [Geta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/characters/geta.md): Character from Terence, used in a prologue.

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