Serjeant Musgrave's Dance | Characters
Annie
Annie is the barmaid who works in Mrs. Hitchcock’s pub. She earned a bad reputation by becoming impregnated by Billy Hicks, a soldier who later died. Their baby died soon after birth.
She reinforces her bad reputation by flirting with the British soldiers. Initially Annie is attracted to Hurst, refusing Sparky’s amorous advances. However, after being rebuffed by both Hurst and Attercliffe, she finds comfort with Sparky.
Only Annie understands Musgrave’s obsession with truth. It is she who reveals what really happened to Sparky.
Private Attercliffe
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