William—An Englishman · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in William—An Englishman by Cicely Hamilton.
William Tully
major
Also known as William, Tully, William the People
A socialist clerk who marries Griselda and becomes a soldier in WWI.
Griselda Tully
major
Also known as Griselda Watkins, Griselda
A suffragette who marries William and faces tragedy during the war.
Faraday
supporting
A friend or colleague of William, often present in socialist circles.
Heinz
supporting
A German character involved in the war narrative.
Edith Haynes
supporting
Also known as Haynes, XIV Edith Haynes
A suffragette and friend of Griselda.
Wright
minor
An acquaintance in the socialist movement.
Madame Peys
minor
Also known as Madame
A Belgian woman encountered during the war.
Edgar Jay-Blenkinsop
minor
Also known as Jay - Blenkinsop
A minor character, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.
Edwardes
minor
A colleague or associate in William's circle.
The Priest
minor
A clergyman who appears in a scene.
Madame Amberg
minor
Also known as Madame
A woman encountered during the war.
Mrs. Jay-Blenkinsop
minor
Also known as Jay - Blenkinsop
Wife of Edgar Jay-Blenkinsop, a minor character.
The Stationmaster
minor
A railway official who appears briefly.
The Suffragette
minor
A generic suffragette figure in the movement.
The German
minor
Also known as the unconscious German
An unnamed German soldier encountered during the war.
Philippe
minor
A Belgian or French character met during the war.
