Women · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Women by Zofia Nałkowska.
Martha
major
A central figure, likely the narrator or focal character, with extensive pronoun references.
Witold
major
Also known as Mr. Witold
A key character, often referred to as the narrator or focal point of the story.
Gina Wartoslawska
major
Also known as Miss Gina Wartoslawska, Gina, Miss Wartoslawska
A prominent character with significant dialogue and narrative presence.
Janusz
supporting
Also known as Latterly Janusz
A recurring character involved in the central relationships of the book.
Janka Dernowicz
major
Also known as Janka
A focal character with many pronoun references, likely a narrator or key figure.
Professor Obojanski
supporting
Also known as Obojanski
A professor who appears in scenes and interacts with other characters.
Stephen Tworkowski
supporting
Also known as Stephen, Dear Stephen
A significant character, often addressed directly and involved in the plot.
Imszanski
supporting
Also known as the Imszanski
A named character with a distinct role in the narrative.
Madame Wildenhoff
supporting
Also known as Mme. Wildenhoff, Mme, Wildenhoff
A recurring character, possibly a matriarch or social figure.
Roslawski
supporting
A named character with moderate presence in the story.
Wiazewski
minor
A character who appears in the narrative with some dialogue.
Smilowicz
minor
Also known as Mme. Smilowicz, Mme
A minor character, possibly a social acquaintance.
Idalia
minor
A named female character with limited but notable appearances.
Owinski
minor
A character mentioned in the context of social circles.
Ileska
minor
A female character with pronoun references, likely a minor role.
Emma
minor
A named character with a small number of mentions.
Wieloleski
minor
A character referenced in the narrative, possibly a family name.
Radlowski
minor
A minor character with a few proper mentions.
Czolhanski
minor
A named character appearing briefly in the story.
Orcio
minor
A character with a small number of mentions, possibly a child.
Lola Wildenhoff
minor
Also known as Lola, Wildenhoff
A younger female character, likely related to Madame Wildenhoff.
Mary Wieloleska
minor
Also known as Mme. Wieloleska—formerly Mary, Mary, Mme
A character with a dual identity, formerly known as Mary.
Janina Dernowicz
minor
Also known as Miss Janina, Miss Dernowicz, Miss Janina Dernowicz
A young woman with a few proper mentions, possibly a relative.
Joseph
minor
A minor character with a handful of mentions.
Andy
minor
Also known as little Andy
A child character with limited appearances.
Sophy
minor
Also known as little Sophy
A young girl mentioned briefly in the narrative.
Lipka
minor
A named character with only proper mentions.
Garborg
minor
A minor character referenced in passing.
Imszanska
minor
Also known as Miss Imszanska
A female character, possibly related to Imszanski.
Kosa
minor
A character with a few proper mentions.
Genka
minor
A named character with minimal presence.
