Character guide

Duke of Dorset

major

Also known as The Duke, Duke, Dorset, VII The Duke, the Duke of Dorset

A proud Oxford undergraduate who falls hopelessly in love with Zuleika Dobson.

Zuleika Dobson

major

Also known as Miss Dobson, Zuleika, Zuleika Dobson, Miss Zuleika Dobson, poor Zuleika, Dobson, That Miss Dobson, Miss Z., Miss Z. Dobson

A beautiful and bewitching young woman who causes chaos among Oxford undergraduates.

Katie

supporting

Also known as Modern Katie, Intensive Katie

Zuleika's devoted and modern-minded maid who accompanies her to Oxford.

Noaks

supporting

Also known as Little Noaks, Mr. Noaks

A small, earnest undergraduate at Judas College who adores Zuleika.

Mrs. Batch

supporting

The landlady of the Duke's lodgings, a practical and observant woman.

Mr. Abimelech V. Oover

supporting

Also known as Mr. Oover, Oover

An American Rhodes Scholar at Oxford who is smitten by Zuleika.

Duchess Meg

supporting

The Duke's aunt, a wise and witty noblewoman who advises him.

Clarence

supporting

The Duke's loyal and long-suffering valet.

The MacQuern

supporting

Also known as MacQuern

A Scottish undergraduate at Oxford, proud and easily offended.

Humphrey Greddon

minor

Also known as Greddon, XV Humphrey Greddon

An undergraduate at Judas College, one of Zuleika's many admirers.

Mélisande

minor

A mysterious and tragic figure from Zuleika's past, mentioned in her story.

Nellie O'Mora

minor

Also known as Nellie

A beautiful Irish girl who once broke the Duke's heart.

Marguerite

minor

Also known as Meg Speedwell

A former love interest of the Duke, mentioned in his romantic history.

Sir John Marraby

minor

Also known as John, Sir John, Marraby

An older gentleman who interacts with the Duke and Zuleika.

Edward Gibbs

minor

Also known as Gibbs, Edward, young Edward Gibbs, the Gibbs

A young undergraduate at Oxford, part of the student body.

Sir Harry Esson

minor

Also known as young Sir Harry Esson, Harry, Harold

A young baronet and Oxford undergraduate who admires Zuleika.

Laura Frith

minor

A young woman mentioned in passing, possibly a former acquaintance.

Miss Batch

minor

Mrs. Batch's daughter, who assists her mother.

Aunt Mabel

minor

An aunt of the Duke, mentioned in his family background.

The Warden

minor

Also known as Warden, the Sub-Warden, The Sub-Warden, the Warden

The head of Judas College, a figure of authority.

Mr. Pedby

minor

Also known as Pedby

A tutor or don at Oxford, mentioned in academic contexts.

Lord Sayes

minor

A nobleman mentioned in the Duke's social circle.

Barrett

minor

A servant or college employee, possibly a porter.

Marcella

minor

A woman from the Duke's past, briefly referenced.

Mademoiselle

minor

A Frenchwoman, possibly a governess or companion.

Mr. Druce

minor

A visitor or acquaintance at the college.

Jessie

minor

Also known as Poor Jessie

A young woman mentioned in a story or anecdote.

Christopher Whitrid

minor

Also known as Christopher Whitrid, Knight

A knight or historical figure referenced in the narrative.

Mr. Trent-Garby

minor

An undergraduate at Oxford, part of the student body.

Dr. Pusey

minor

Also known as dear old Dr. Pusey

A historical Oxford figure, mentioned in passing.

Grand Duke Salamander

minor

Also known as Grand Duke Salamander Salamandrovitch, Grand Duke Salamander—she, Grand - papa

Zuleika's grandfather, a European royal figure.

The Frenchwoman

minor

A mysterious Frenchwoman mentioned in Zuleika's past.

The Americans

minor

Also known as Americans

A group of American tourists visiting Oxford.

The Scot

minor

A Scottish undergraduate, possibly the MacQuern's friend.

The Junta

minor

A secret society or group of students at Oxford.

Prince Vierfüenfsechs-Siebenachtneun

minor

A foreign prince mentioned in a humorous context.

Alvarez

minor

A name mentioned in passing, possibly a musician or artist.

Mr. Smith

minor

Also known as Smith

A generic name used in a hypothetical or minor context.

Mr. Sargent

minor

A painter or artist referenced in the narrative.

Edward Joseph Craddock

minor

Also known as Joseph

An undergraduate at Oxford, briefly mentioned.