All the King's Men | Other Characters

Ellis Burden
Ellis is Jack’s father. He was formerly a wellrespected and wealthy attorney from Burden’s Landing but left his family to become a missionary in the slums. He spouts religious rhetoric, and the few times Jack visits him, Jack does not understand anything about his father or why he left the family.

Lois Burden
Lois Burden (her maiden name is Seager) is Jack’s ex-wife. He leaves her because of her intellectual dullness, despite the fact that they are physically attracted to each other.

Sadie Burke
Sadie is Willie’s...



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