Dec 23, 2009

Jude the Obscure | List of Characters

Jude Fawley—The title character. He begins life as a poor ward in a quiet village and becomes a stonecutter. He dreams of being an educated man and falls in love with his cousin, Sue Bridehead.

Richard Phillotson—Schoolmaster who is Jude’s early mentor. He marries Sue Bridehead. He nurtures his own dreams of social and intellectual advancement.

Blacksmith and Farm Bailiff—Villagers who help Phillotson move.

Drusilla Fawley—Jude’s great-aunt; she raises him after his parents die. She is coarse and ignorant.

Farmer Troutham—The farmer who catches...