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Amelia Sedley
Also known as: Emmy, Mrs. George, Mrs. Osborne, the Widow Osborne, Mrs. George Osborne
The kind and gentle daughter of the Sedleys. She has finally married George Osborne, though the ceremony is somber and quiet due to her family's ruin and the disapproval of George's father.
John Sedley daughterMrs. Sedley daughterMiss Pinkerton pupilMiss Jemima Pinkerton pupil and friendBecky Sharp friend and schoolmate
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Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Rebecca Sharp
Also known as: Becky Sharp, Miss Sharp, the person, Mrs. Rebecca, Mrs. Rawdon Crawley, Mrs. Crawley, The Nightingale, Madame de Raudon, Madame Rebecque, Lady Crawley
A sharp-eyed and calculating woman, now secretly married to Rawdon Crawley. She is an expert at managing creditors and charming men. She is currently in Brighton trying to get back into Miss Crawley's favor.
Amelia Sedley friend and schoolmateMiss Pinkerton pupil and antagonistMiss Jemima Pinkerton pupilMr. Sharp daughterJoseph Sedley potential romantic target
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Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 22
Sambo
The black servant of the Sedley family. Upon the family's ruin, he decides to set up a public-house.
Amelia Sedley servantJohn Sedley servantMrs. Sedley servantRebecca Sharp admirer of her politenessThe cook admirer
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Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 13, 14, 18
John Sedley
Amelia's father, a ruined merchant. He has become a broken, obsessive man who spends his days at the Tapioca Coffee-house fumbling with old papers and nursing a deep, vitriolic hatred for John Osborne. He blames a European conspiracy for his financial downfall.
Amelia Sedley fatherMrs. Sedley husbandJoseph Sedley fatherGeorge Osborne godfather and benefactorSir William Dobbin subordinate in the City Light Horse
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Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 17, 18, 20
Mrs. Sedley
Amelia's mother. She is emotional and tearful during her daughter's wedding, having lost almost all her possessions except a diamond brooch.
Amelia Sedley motherJohn Sedley wifeJoseph Sedley motherRebecca Sharp hostessWilliam Dobbin hostess and acquaintance
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Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 17, 18, 20, 22
Miss Briggs
Also known as: Arabella, Miss B.
Miss Crawley's long-suffering companion. She is sentimental and easily moved to tears. She is easily swayed by Mrs. Bute's kindness and promises.
Amelia Sedley friendMiss Crawley companion and friendRebecca Sharp rivalMrs. Firkin confidante in grievanceThe writing-master former lover (deceased)
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Chapters 1, 14, 15, 16, 19
Joseph Sedley
Also known as: Jos, Waterloo Sedley, Jos, Waterloo Sedley
Amelia's brother, a collector from Bogleypore. He is fatter than ever, dressed in splendid, variegated waistcoats and high collars. He enjoys the company of military men and fancies himself a "buck" or dandy.
Amelia Sedley brotherJohn Sedley sonRebecca Sharp target of her matrimonial schemesMrs. Sedley sonDr. Gollop patient
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Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 17, 22
Sir Pitt Crawley
Also known as: Mr. Crawley
The wealthy and miserly second Baronet. He is driven to a frenzy of rage when he discovers that the woman he wanted to marry has instead married his son.
Rebecca Sharp future employerMrs. Tinker employer and dining companionPitt Crawley fatherRawdon Crawley fatherGrizzel Binkie first wife (deceased)
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Chapters 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
George Osborne
Also known as: George Sedley Osborne
A vain but resolute young officer. He has now defied his father by marrying Amelia Sedley. He is smartly dressed but appears haggard and agitated due to the weight of his decision and the impending confrontation with his father.
Amelia Sedley fiancé/romantic interestJohn Sedley godsonJoseph Sedley friend/former schoolmateRebecca Sharp acquaintanceWilliam Dobbin friend and 'master' (in Dobbin's eyes)
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Chapters 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 22
William Dobbin
Also known as: William Dobbin, Figs, Heigh-ho Dobbin, Gee-ho Dobbin, Captain William Dobbin, Old Figs, William Dobbin, Figs, Heigh-ho Dobbin, Gee-ho Dobbin, Captain William Dobbin, Old Figs, Major Dobbin, Major Sugarplums, William Dobbin, Major Sugarplums, Colonel Dobbin
A captain in the army and George's loyal friend. He is sentimental, deeply devoted to Amelia's happiness, and acts as the groomsman at George's wedding. He is the one tasked with breaking the news of the marriage to Mr. Osborne.
George Osborne protector and devoted friendReginald Cuff school rival and later friendAmelia Sedley admirerJohn Sedley guestMrs. Sedley guest
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Chapters 5, 6, 12, 13, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Pitt Crawley
Also known as: Mr. Crawley, Miss Crawley (at Eton)
The eldest son of Sir Pitt Crawley. A pompous and religious man. He was the only one to show kindness to his step-mother during her final illness.
Sir Pitt Crawley sonLady Crawley step-sonRose Crawley half-brotherViolet Crawley half-brotherRosa Dawson Lady Crawley step-son and protector
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Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10, 14
Rawdon Crawley
Also known as: Miss Eliza Styles, Colonel Crawley
The second son of Sir Pitt and a Captain in the Life Guards. He is a gambler and a "blood" who is now secretly married to Rebecca Sharp. He is heavily in debt but remains in high spirits, relying on his wife's cleverness to handle duns.
Sir Pitt Crawley sonPitt Crawley brotherMiss Crawley nephewRebecca Sharp admirer/suitorThe Reverend Bute Crawley nephew and rival
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Chapters 7, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 22
Miss Crawley
Also known as: Matilda, Tilly Crawley
Sir Pitt's wealthy, cynical, and worldly half-sister. She is fond of French novels and champagne. Though usually a free-thinker, she becomes a terrified coward regarding death when ill. She is currently being 'nursed' and controlled by Mrs. Bute Crawley.
Sir Pitt Crawley half-sisterRawdon Crawley auntThe Reverend Bute Crawley relativePitt Crawley aunt (despises him)Rebecca Sharp patron and friend
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Chapters 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 19
Mrs. Bute Crawley
Also known as: Martha Crawley, Martha MacTavish
The daughter of Bute Crawley. She is described as having "stiff college manners" (likely a mistake in the text referring to her brother, or implying her own lack of grace) and playing duets that bore Miss Crawley.
The Reverend Bute Crawley wifeSir Pitt Crawley sister-in-lawRosa Dawson Lady Crawley sister-in-lawMiss Pinkerton former pupilMiss Crawley sister-in-law and sycophant
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Chapters 9, 11, 15, 16, 19
Lady Jane Sheepshanks
Also known as: Jane Osborne
The third daughter of Lord Southdown, to whom Pitt Crawley is said to be paying his addresses.
Pitt Crawley potential fiancéeLord Southdown daughterLady Emily Sheepshanks sisterMiss Crawley niece-in-law and companionSir Pitt Crawley wife
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Chapter 9
Mrs. Firkin
Also known as: Jane
Miss Crawley's lady's maid who is jealous of Rebecca. She is a secret informant for Mrs. Bute Crawley.
Miss Crawley servantRebecca Sharp rival for influenceMiss Briggs ally against RebeccaMrs. Bute Crawley informantBetty Martin superior servant
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Chapters 11, 14, 15, 16, 19
Miss Osborne
Also known as: Jane Osborne
The eldest daughter of Mr. Osborne. She is proud, starched, and dismissive of Amelia Sedley.
George Osborne sisterMaria Osborne sisterAmelia Sedley future sister-in-law (whom she dislikes)Miss Wirt pupil/companionMr. Osborne daughter
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Chapters 12, 13, 21
Maria Osborne
The younger daughter of Mr. Osborne. She is sharp-tongued and shares her sister's disdain for the Sedleys.
George Osborne sisterMiss Osborne sisterFrederick Bullock fiancée/love interestAmelia Sedley future sister-in-law (whom she dislikes)Mr. Osborne daughter
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Chapters 12, 13, 21
Miss Wirt
Also known as: The raw-boned Vestal
The governess to the Misses Osborne. She is sycophantic toward wealth and spends her time conning over the peerage with chaperones.
Miss Osborne governessMaria Osborne governessAmelia Sedley acquaintance (who views her with disdain)Mr. Osborne employee
Chapters 12, 13, 21
Frederick Bullock
A partner in the banking firm of Hulker, Bullock & Co. and Maria Osborne's fiancé. He is cynical and business-minded regarding marriage.
Maria Osborne fiancé/suitorAmelia Sedley acquaintance (whom he once asked to dance)Mr. Osborne informant and future son-in-lawGeorge Osborne future brother-in-law (estranged)John Osborne informant/associate
Chapters 12, 21
Mr. Osborne
George's father, a wealthy, blustering, and miserly merchant in Russell Square. He is obsessed with social climbing and wealth. He is currently waiting for George to run out of money and surrender to his will regarding the marriage to Miss Swartz.
George Osborne fatherAmelia Sedley future father-in-law (conditional)John Sedley former friend and associateMiss Osborne fatherMaria Osborne father
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Chapters 13, 17, 21, 22
Ensign Stubble
A fellow officer in George's regiment.
George Osborne fellow officer and admirerWilliam Dobbin subordinate and friendAmelia Sedley admirerMrs. Major O'Dowd patient
Chapters 13, 18
Mrs. Major O'Dowd
Also known as: Peggy O'Dowd, Auralia Margaretta, Lady O'Dowd
The wife of the Major in George's regiment. Her husband is taking command of the regiment in Heavytop's absence.
George Osborne acquaintanceGlorvina sisterWilliam Dobbin acquaintanceAmelia Sedley intended chaperon for the campaignJoseph Sedley traveling companion
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Chapters 13, 18, 22
Mr. Bowls
Miss Crawley's large and confidential butler in London.
Miss Crawley servantMrs. Firkin fellow servant; shares sherry with herJames Crawley servant (temporary)Miss Briggs landlord
Chapters 14, 16
Mr. Moss
A professional 'wag' or bidder at the auction.
Rebecca Sharp negotiatorRawdon Crawley arresting officer
Chapter 17
Mr. Clapp
A clerk of Mr. Sedley.
John Sedley clerk/landlord (provides asylum)Amelia Sedley landlord ofWilliam Dobbin friend ofMrs. Clapp husband
Chapter 17
The Irish servant-girl
Also known as: Miss Flannigan
The Irish servant-girl in the Sedley's Brompton cottage. She is kind-hearted and supports Mrs. Sedley.
Amelia Sedley servantMrs. Sedley servant
Chapters 18, 20, 22
Mrs. Clapp
The landlady of the lodgings in Brompton where the Sedleys are staying.
Amelia Sedley landladyMrs. Sedley friend/landladyMr. Clapp wifeWilliam Dobbin friend and former landlady
Chapter 22
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Miss Pinkerton
Also known as: The Semiramis of Hammersmith, Minerva
The majestic headmistress of the academy at Chiswick. She provides Mrs. Bute with damaging information about Rebecca's past.
Miss Jemima Pinkerton sisterAmelia Sedley teacherRebecca Sharp teacher and antagonistDoctor Samuel Johnson friendMrs. Chapone correspondent
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Chapters 1, 2, 4, 19
Miss Jemima Pinkerton
Also known as: Miss Jemmy
The soft-hearted sister of Miss Pinkerton.
Miss Pinkerton sisterAmelia Sedley teacher and friendRebecca Sharp teacher and benefactor
Chapters 1, 2, 19
Miss Swartz
Also known as: Rhoda Swartz
A rich mulatto heiress from St. Kitt's with jet-black curly hair. She is good-natured, impetuous, and unpolished, possessing a 'tropical ardour.' She is a former pupil of Miss Pinkerton's and a friend of Amelia Sedley. She is being courted by the Osborne family for her fortune of ten thousand a year and has developed a crush on George Osborne's whiskers.
Amelia Sedley friendMiss Osborne new 'friend' and social targetMaria Osborne new 'friend' and social targetMrs. Haggistoun relative and chaperoneMr. Osborne guest and potential daughter-in-law
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Chapters 1, 20, 21
Miss Saltire
A student at the academy and granddaughter of the Earl of Dexter. She is described as "high and mighty" and somewhat shabby.
Amelia Sedley friend
Chapter 1
Laura Martin
A young orphan student from Miss Pinkerton's academy who stays with Amelia during the holidays. Amelia treats her as a confidante.
Amelia Sedley friend and 'child' figure
Chapters 1, 12
The fat coachman
A fat man in a three-cornered hat and wig who drives the Sedley family coach.
John Sedley servant
Chapter 1
The dancing-master
A teacher who arrives for a lesson just as the girls are leaving.
Chapter 1
The young officer of the Life Guards
A young officer who notices Amelia as the carriage passes.
Chapter 2
Mrs. Blenkinsop
The housekeeper for the Sedley family. She is the only servant who stays with the family after their ruin, despite not receiving wages.
Mrs. Sedley employee/housekeeperRebecca Sharp admirerAmelia Sedley confidante and servantPinner colleagueJohn Sedley servant
Chapters 4, 6, 18
Reginald Cuff
Also known as: The Cock of the School
The aristocratic and accomplished bully of Dr. Swishtail’s academy. He was wealthy, skilled in Latin and French, and ruled the school until he was defeated in a fair fight by William Dobbin. Despite his bullying, he showed magnanimity by taking the blame for the fight to save Dobbin from a flogging.
William Dobbin school rival and later friend/tutorGeorge Osborne bully to victim
Chapter 5
Sir William Dobbin
Also known as: Alderman Dobbin
William Dobbin's father. Originally a grocer in Thames Street, he became a wealthy Alderman, a Colonel of the City Light Horse, and was eventually knighted.
William Dobbin fatherJohn Sedley business acquaintance/rival in the City Light HorseMr. Osborne acquaintance and messenger to
Chapter 5
The Misses Dobbin
The daughters of Sir William Dobbin, described by Mrs. Sedley as ungraceful.
William Dobbin sistersSir William Dobbin daughtersAmelia Sedley acquaintances
Chapter 5
Lord Wellington
Also known as: The Duke of Wellington
The British commander in the Napoleonic Wars.
Chapter 5
The cook
A servant in the Sedley household who is in love with Sambo.
Sambo object of affectionRebecca Sharp servant (rebellious)
Chapter 6
Mr. Brush
Joseph Sedley's valet. He is described as solemn, correct, and grave, resembling an undertaker.
Joseph Sedley servant
Chapter 6
Simpson
The Master of Ceremonies at Vauxhall Gardens.
Rawdon Crawley servantRebecca Sharp servant
Chapter 6
Mrs. Tinker
A surly and solemn charwoman at Sir Pitt Crawley's London house. She is described as "faithful" but is blunt about Sir Pitt's miserly nature. She shares a bed with Rebecca on her first night.
Sir Pitt Crawley servant and confidanteRebecca Sharp temporary bedfellow
Chapter 7
John the groom
A groom in the Sedley family service. He is protective of the other servants' interests and has a low opinion of Rebecca Sharp.
John Sedley servantRebecca Sharp antagonist/former servant of his employer
Chapters 7, 8
The Reverend Bute Crawley
The Rector of Crawley-cum-Snailby and brother to Sir Pitt. He is currently in London with his wife, assisting in the 'care' of Miss Crawley.
Sir Pitt Crawley brotherMrs. Bute Crawley husbandMiss Crawley brotherRawdon Crawley uncle and rival for inheritancePitt Crawley uncle
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Chapters 7, 8, 11, 19
The young man from Cambridge
Also known as: Master Jack
The son of Bute Crawley, currently at College. He is described as having stiff manners.
Rebecca Sharp traveling companionMrs. Bute Crawley sonThe Reverend Bute Crawley sonMiss Crawley nephewPitt Crawley cousin and rival
Chapters 7, 8, 19
Joe
An ostler at the coach office who recognizes Sir Pitt.
Sir Pitt Crawley acquaintance
Chapter 7
The milk-boy
A boy who rings the doorbell for John the groom.
Chapter 7
Lady Crawley
The second wife of Sir Pitt Crawley. She is described as indolent, void of character, and of no consequence in her own house. She is frequently bypassed by Rebecca in household matters.
Sir Pitt Crawley wifeRose Crawley motherViolet Crawley motherPitt Crawley step-motherRebecca Sharp employer (nominal)
Chapters 8, 10
Horrocks
The butler at Queen's Crawley. He used to be Sir Pitt's primary conversational partner at dinner before Rebecca took his place.
Sir Pitt Crawley butler and companionLady Crawley servantPitt Crawley servantRebecca Sharp household colleague (displaced by her in conversation)Miss Horrocks father
Chapters 8, 9, 10
Rose Crawley
The eldest daughter of Sir Pitt and the second Lady Crawley. She is fond of books and reads French and English literature with Rebecca, including works by Smollett and Fielding.
Sir Pitt Crawley daughterLady Crawley daughterRebecca Sharp pupilViolet Crawley sister
Chapters 8, 10
Violet Crawley
Also known as: Miss Violet
The younger daughter of Sir Pitt and the second Lady Crawley. She is boisterous, likes to rob bird nests, ride colts, and steal jam. She is the favorite of her father and the stablemen.
Sir Pitt Crawley daughterLady Crawley daughterRebecca Sharp pupilRose Crawley sisterPitt Crawley half-sister
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Chapters 8, 10
Mr. Hodson
Sir Pitt's hind (farm manager) from Mudbury.
Sir Pitt Crawley employee/manager
Chapter 8
Miss Horrocks
Also known as: The Ribbons, Betsy Horrocks, Lady Elizabeth Crawley
A servant in the Crawley household. She takes some of Rebecca's left-behind belongings.
Sir Pitt Crawley servant (implied favorite)Horrocks daughterMrs. Bute Crawley enemy
Chapters 8, 16
The guard
The guard on the coach to Mudbury.
Sir Pitt Crawley acquaintance (mocks him)
Chapter 8
The little boys gathering sticks
Two young boys caught gathering sticks in the wood.
Chapter 8
Gorer and Aroarer
Sir Pitt's bloodhounds. Gorer is a male who has "killed a man," and Aroarer (formerly Flora) is an old female.
Sir Pitt Crawley pets/guard dogs
Chapter 8
Lady Emily Sheepshanks
The daughter of Lord Southdown and author of religious tracts.
Lady Jane Sheepshanks sisterLord Southdown daughter
Chapter 9
Lord Southdown
Also known as: Lord Wolsey
The father of Lady Jane and Lady Emily.
Lady Jane Sheepshanks fatherLady Emily Sheepshanks fatherRebecca Sharp social acquaintanceRawdon Crawley friend
Chapter 9
Mr. Glauber
A young country doctor/apothecary who proposed to Rebecca Sharp and was rejected.
Rebecca Sharp rejected suitor
Chapter 11
Ensign Spooney
A fellow officer in George's regiment.
George Osborne fellow officer and admirerWilliam Dobbin subordinate and friend
Chapters 13, 18
Cackle
The assistant-surgeon of the regiment.
George Osborne fellow officerAmelia Sedley admirer/interrogator
Chapter 13
Glorvina
Mrs. Major O'Dowd's sister in Ireland.
Mrs. Major O'Dowd sisterWilliam Dobbin rumored fiancé
Chapter 13
Hicks
The butler at the Osborne household.
Mr. Osborne servant
Chapters 13, 21
Mr. Chopper
Mr. Osborne's head clerk in the City.
Mr. Osborne employee/clerkGeorge Osborne paymasterWilliam Dobbin guest at dinner
Chapters 13, 21
Mr. Quill
A cashier at Hulker & Bullock's bank.
Mr. Driver colleague
Chapter 13
Mr. Driver
A clerk at Hulker & Bullock's bank.
Mr. Quill colleague
Chapter 13
Mr. Clump
A young country doctor/apothecary. He is part of the medical team attending to Miss Crawley in London. He is observant and somewhat cynical about Mrs. Bute's "devotion."
Miss Crawley apothecaryMrs. Bute Crawley medical advisorDr. Squills colleague
Chapters 14, 19
Betty Martin
A young woman from Hampshire working as an upstairs maid in Miss Crawley's London house. She has a brother in Rawdon's troop.
Rebecca Sharp servant (bribed)Mrs. Bute Crawley former student at her Sunday school
Chapter 16
Mr. Hammerdown
The auctioneer presiding over the sale of the Sedley estate.
Chapter 17
Blowman
An assistant or porter at the auction.
Mr. Hammerdown employee
Chapter 17
Mr. Lewis
An agent or 'Hebrew aide-de-camp' who bids on behalf of Captain Dobbin.
William Dobbin agent/bidderRebecca Sharp negotiator
Chapter 17
Miss Jane Dobbin
The eldest daughter of Sir William Dobbin. She is critical of Amelia's conduct and parents.
William Dobbin sister
Chapter 18
Miss Ann Dobbin
The daughter of Sir William Dobbin, described as the 'wit' of the family. She sarcastically suggests William should marry Amelia himself.
William Dobbin sister
Chapter 18
Dr. Squills
A physician who attends to Miss Crawley. He is cynical and recognizes Mrs. Bute's manipulative nature.
Miss Crawley physicianMr. Clump colleague
Chapter 19
Mrs. Stokes
The landlady of the lodgings in Greek Street where Rebecca's father lived. She is communicative and provides gossip about the Sharp family.
Mr. Sharp former landlordMrs. Bute Crawley informant
Chapter 19
John the waiter
Also known as: John of the Tapioca, John of the Slaughters'
The waiter at the Slaughters' Coffee-house.
John Sedley servant/waiterWilliam Dobbin long-time acquaintance and serverGeorge Osborne creditor (unpaid debt)
Chapters 20, 22
Mrs. Haggistoun
The widow of Colonel Haggistoun and chaperone to Miss Swartz. She is socially ambitious and open to bribery.
Miss Swartz relative and chaperoneLord Binkie relativeMr. Osborne negotiation partner
Chapters 20, 21
The old lady in black
An old lady who dozes in the bar of the Tapioca Coffee-house.
Chapter 20
Major Wagstaff
An officer of the Engineers.
William Dobbin acquaintance
Chapter 22
Mentioned 132
Doctor Samuel Johnson
He is frequently mentioned by Miss Pinkerton to bolster her own status.
Mrs. Chapone
Mentioned as a distinguished correspondent of Miss Pinkerton.
Miss Birch
Mentioned as one of the few occasions Miss Pinkerton wrote a personal letter.
Dr. Floss
Mentioned as being sent for to treat Miss Swartz.
Jones
Mentioned as a hypothetical neighbor whose ability to make ends meet is a source of wonder.
Mr. Sharp
Described in a flashback regarding Rebecca's upbringing and how he secured her position at Chiswick.
Rebecca's mother
Her supposed noble lineage is used by Rebecca to gain social standing with Pitt Crawley.
The Reverend Mr. Crisp
Mentioned in a flashback as an example of Rebecca's early romantic entanglements.
Mrs. Crisp
Mentioned as the person who ended the affair between her son and Rebecca.
Miss Swindle
Mentioned as the original owner of the doll Rebecca used for mockery.
The Reverend Mr. Flowerdew
Mentioned as the person Mr. Crisp served under.
Miss Crump
Mentioned as a potential (but rejected) heroine for the book.
Miss Hopkins
Mentioned as a potential (but rejected) heroine for the book.
The old gentleman of sixty-eight
Used as an example of how school-day terrors can last a lifetime.
Dr. Raine
Mentioned in the old gentleman's dream.
The tart-woman
Mentioned as the person who intercepted/delivered the note in the Crisp affair.
Bonamy_of_our_service
Mentioned by Joseph as someone he was supposed to dine with.
Mulligatawney
Mentioned by Joseph in a story about his time in India.
Dr. Gollop
Mentioned as the person Joseph tells his stories to.
Sophy Cutler
Mentioned in Joseph's anecdote about his past romantic escapes.
Cutler of the Artillery
Mentioned in Joseph's anecdote.
Lance
Mentioned as Sophy Cutler's husband.
Quintin
Mentioned in one of Joseph's stories.
Brummel_the_buck
Mentioned as a standard of fashion that Joseph compares himself to.
Alderman Balls
Mentioned as the host of a dinner party.
Dr. Swishtail
Appears in flashbacks as the head of the school where the fight takes place.
Lord Minto
Mentioned in Joseph's stories about India.
Napoleon Bonaparte
His proclamations and the threat of his advancing army dominate the rumors and fears in Brussels.
Mrs. Dobbin
Mentioned as the recipient of a laboriously written letter from William during his school days.
Mr. Rudge
Mentioned on the side of the grocery cart that brought shame to young Dobbin.
Mrs. Flamingo
Mentioned in an anecdote about Dobbin's clumsiness.
Mr. Kean
George goes to the theatre to see him perform as Shylock.
Mr. Kemble
Mentioned to illustrate Cuff's sophistication.
The knife-boy
Mentioned in a hypothetical scenario about household life.
The femme de chambre
Mentioned as part of a hypothetical scenario.
Pinner
Mentioned by Mrs. Blenkinsop as having seen Rebecca snooping through drawers.
Mrs. Salmon
Mentioned as performing a cantata at Vauxhall.
Madame Saqui
Mentioned as a performer at Vauxhall.
Molyneux
Used as a comparison for Joseph's supposed fighting skills.
Daniel Lambert
Used as a mocking nickname for the fat Joseph Sedley by the crowd.
Walpole Crawley
Mentioned as the source of the family's financial embarrassment due to his past corruption.
Grizzel Binkie
Mentioned as Sir Pitt's first wife whose noble background contrasted with his second wife's humble origins.
Rosa Dawson Lady Crawley
Her unhappy life as Sir Pitt's neglected and abused wife is detailed, highlighting her lack of character and her descent into apathetic dullness.
Queen Elizabeth
Mentioned in the legend of how Queen's Crawley got its name.
Sam Miles
Mentioned as a poacher.
Peter Bailey
Mentioned as a failed tenant.
John Scroggins
Mentioned as a victim of a beating.
Steel
Mentioned as having bought part of a slaughtered sheep.
Mr. John Thomas Dawson
Mentioned as the father of Rose Dawson.
Peter Butt
Mentioned as the man Rose gave up for a title, leading to his ruin.
Sir Huddleston Fuddleston
Mentioned as a neighbor indignant at Sir Pitt's second marriage.
Sir Giles Wapshot
Mentioned as a neighbor indignant at Sir Pitt's second marriage.
The Scotch gardener
Mentioned as providing a wholesome environment for the young Crawley girls.
Lord Binkie
Mentioned as a patron of his grandson's early career.
Mr. Wilberforce
Mentioned in relation to Pitt Crawley's political interests.
The Reverend Silas Hornblower
Mentioned as a correspondent of Pitt Crawley.
Mr. Quadroon
Mentioned as the occupant of the family's second Parliamentary seat.
Miss MacWhirter
Used as a rhetorical example of a wealthy relative.
St. Just
Mentioned in the backstory of Miss Crawley's time in France.
Mr. Fox
Mentioned as a figure Pitt Crawley uses to flatter his aunt.
Lieut.-Colonel Hector McTavish
Mentioned as the father of Mrs. Bute Crawley.
Mr. Cramp
Mentioned in a report about Sir Pitt's business.
John Blackmore
Mentioned as a target of Sir Pitt's litigation.
Bowls
Mentioned by Miss Crawley as being superior to her brothers.
James Crawley
Mentioned as a reason for his parents' financial anxiety.
Frank Crawley
Mentioned as one of the Rector's children.
Waxy
Rawdon visits his office to receive the twenty pounds sent by Miss Crawley.
Captain Marker
Mentioned by Bute Crawley as evidence of Rawdon's bad character.
Lord Dovedale
Mentioned as one of Rawdon's victims.
Bill Soames
Mentioned in relation to a fixed fight.
The Cheshire Trump
Mentioned in relation to a fixed fight.
Miss Tuffin
Recommended by Miss Pinkerton to Lady Fuddleston.
Miss Letitia Hawky
Recommended by Miss Pinkerton to Lady Fuddleston.
The Earl of Tiptoff
Mentioned to emphasize Mrs. Bute's social standing.
The Miss Blackbrooks
Mentioned as being jealous when Rawdon dances with Rebecca.
Signor Clementi
Mentioned as Rebecca's former piano teacher.
Flethers
Mentioned as being troublesome in the servants' hall.
Captain Cannon
He is mentioned as George's companion during one of George's absences from Amelia.
Bullock Senior
Mentioned as the type of wealthy, unattractive man a "well-bred" girl like Maria Osborne would marry for money.
Miss Turner
Mentioned in passing regarding her fashion choices.
Miss Pickford
Mentioned in passing regarding her fashion choices.
Heavytop
Mentioned as being unable to lead the regiment to Belgium due to illness.
Knuckles
Mentioned as someone George can out-spar.
The judge's daughter
Mentioned by Ensign Spooney as one of George's past conquests.
Miss Pye
Mentioned by Ensign Spooney as one of George's past conquests.
Crawley of the Guards
Mentioned as someone George owed money to.
General Daguilet
Used by George as an excuse for being late to dinner.
Lord Tarquin
Mentioned by Mr. Osborne as part of the high society George frequents.
The Honourable Mr. Deuceace
Mentioned by Mr. Osborne as part of the high society George frequents.
The Reverend Lionel Delamere
Mentioned by Miss Briggs as her host during the holidays.
Mrs. Delamere
Mentioned by Miss Briggs.
The writing-master
Mentioned by Miss Crawley and remembered fondly by Briggs as a parallel to Rebecca's supposed "secret attachment."
Pigault le Brun
Mentioned as the author of the book Miss Crawley was reading.
Miss Toady
Appears in a brief anecdotal story told by the narrator to illustrate social climbing.
Mrs. Briefless
Mentioned in the narrator's anecdote about social status.
Mr. Briefless
Mentioned in the narrator's anecdote.
Sir John Redhand
Mentioned in the narrator's anecdote.
The Prince Regent
Mentioned by Miss Crawley in a sarcastic remark to Rebecca.
The Bishop
Mentioned by Miss Crawley as someone who could help provide for Rebecca's future husband.
Mr. Barnet
Mentioned as the address for Rebecca's secret correspondence.
Lord Eldon
Mentioned as an example of a prudent man who made a runaway match.
Achilles
Mentioned as an example of a hero in love with a servant.
Ajax
Mentioned as an example of a hero in love with a servant.
Hercules
Mentioned as a metaphor for Rawdon Crawley's devotion.
Omphale
Mentioned as a metaphor for Rebecca's power over Rawdon.
Samson
Mentioned as a metaphor for Rawdon Crawley.
Delilah
Mentioned as a metaphor for Rebecca Sharp.
John Pimlico
Mentioned in an anecdote about the emotional nature of weddings.
Lady Belgravia Green Parker
Mentioned in an anecdote about weddings.
Edward Dale
He and his partners buy silver spoons and forks for the Sedleys as a gesture of kindness.
Jack Spatterdash
Mentioned as a visitor to the Crawleys' lodgings who is smitten with Rebecca.
Bob Martingale
Mentioned as a friend of Rawdon who was recently in a gambling-house.
Tom Cinqbars
Mentioned as a friend who enjoys Rebecca's punch.
Dives
Used in a metaphorical sense to describe the fate of a wealthy man's estate after death.
John Osborne
He is mentioned as being informed by Frederick Bullock of George's visit to the bank and remains firm in his anger.
Alexis Soyer
Mentioned by the narrator in a comparison about the power of "fine words."
Louisa Crawley
Mentioned as a boring relative whose music bores Miss Crawley.
Monsieur de Voltaire
Mentioned in comparison to Miss Crawley's religious views.
Collingwood
Mentioned in an analogy about giving compliments.
Sir Lapin Warren
Mentioned as the host of the doctors' consultation.
Lady Warren
Mentioned as being about to have her thirteenth child.
Lady Binkie
Mentioned as having presented Miss Swartz at court.
Old Hulker
He carries peace overtures to Mr. Osborne to finalize the marriage between Frederick and Maria.
Goldmore
Mentioned by George as an example of the 'money-grubbing' people his father associates with.
Dipley
Mentioned by George as a 'vulgarian' associate of his father.
Dale and Spiggot
Mentioned by John Sedley as his current business representatives.
The Emperor of Austria
Mentioned in John Sedley's rant about his financial ruin.
The Emperor of Russia
Mentioned in John Sedley's rant.
Podder
Mentioned by Fred Bullock as a cautionary tale of a City man losing an heiress to the West End.
Miss Grogram
Mentioned as a cautionary example of an heiress being 'stolen' by the aristocracy.
Lord Fitzrufus
Mentioned by Fred Bullock.
Snaffler
Mentioned as having horses for sale.