Characters
(Great Characters in Literature)
Characters Discussed
William Falder
William Falder, a junior clerk in a law firm who raises a company check from nine to ninety pounds and is sent to prison for three years. When he is released on parole, he is apprehended by the police for not reporting to the parole authorities. He breaks away from the arresting officer and kills himself by jumping from an office window.
Ruth Honeywell
Ruth Honeywell, the woman for whom Falder altered the check. He had intended to take Ruth and her two children from her brutish husband, and he needed the money for the expenses they would incur when they left London.
Robert Cokeson
Robert Cokeson, a senior clerk in the firm. He supports Falder through the trial, while he is in prison, and after his release.
James How and Walter How
James and Walter How, partners in a law firm and Falder’s employers. They cause Falder’s arrest, but after his release from prison they are willing to discuss taking him back into their employ.
Davis
Davis, a junior clerk first suspected of altering the check.
Hector Frome
Hector Frome, Falder’s attorney during the trial.
Harold Cleaver
Harold Cleaver, the counselor for the prosecution at Falder’s trial.
