# Where Angels Fear to Tread — Character guide

> Key figures in Where Angels Fear to Tread by E. M. Forster.

- [Philip Herriton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/where_angels_fear_to_tread_se/characters/philip_herriton.md): A cultured Englishman who travels to Italy to retrieve his family's honor.
- [Caroline Abbott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/where_angels_fear_to_tread_se/characters/caroline_abbott.md): A sensible young woman who accompanies the Herritons to Italy.
- [Gino Carella](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/where_angels_fear_to_tread_se/characters/gino_carella.md): An Italian dentist's son who marries Lilia and later clashes with the Herritons.
- [Lilia Theobald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/where_angels_fear_to_tread_se/characters/lilia_theobald.md): A widow who scandalizes her family by marrying a younger Italian man.
- [Harriet Herriton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/where_angels_fear_to_tread_se/characters/harriet_herriton.md): Philip's rigid and judgmental sister who accompanies him to Italy.
- [Mrs. Herriton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/where_angels_fear_to_tread_se/characters/mrs_herriton.md): Philip and Harriet's domineering mother who orchestrates the family's affairs.
- [Irma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/where_angels_fear_to_tread_se/characters/irma.md): Lilia's young daughter from her first marriage, left in England.
- [Perfetta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/where_angels_fear_to_tread_se/characters/perfetta.md): Gino's devoted and sharp-tongued servant in Monteriano.
- [Mrs. Theobald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/where_angels_fear_to_tread_se/characters/mrs_theobald.md): Lilia's mother, a minor figure in the family background.
- [Mr. Herriton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/where_angels_fear_to_tread_se/characters/mr_herriton.md): The late Mr. Herriton, mentioned as Philip and Harriet's deceased father.
- [Mr. Kingcroft](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/where_angels_fear_to_tread_se/characters/mr_kingcroft.md): A suitor of Lilia's from England, mentioned but not appearing in scenes.
- [Spiridione](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/where_angels_fear_to_tread_se/characters/spiridione.md): A friend of Gino's in Monteriano who assists with local matters.
- [Santa Deodata](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/where_angels_fear_to_tread_se/characters/santa_deodata.md): A local saint referenced in the Italian town's culture and church.
- [Fra Filippo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/where_angels_fear_to_tread_se/characters/fra_filippo.md): A historical painter mentioned in passing during the Italian setting.

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