George Merry
A loud, bold sailor who thinks he could lead the crew better than anyone.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Mrs Hawkins
Jim's mother, who keeps the Admiral Benbow running while her husband lies ill.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Tom Redruth
The squire's old gamekeeper — gruff, loyal and not made for the sea.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Abraham Gray
The Hispaniola's quiet carpenter's mate — a steady hand who says little and works hard.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Israel Hands
The Hispaniola's coxswain — an old hand who knows how to steer a ship.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Black Dog
A pale, nervous stranger missing two fingers, asking after his old mate Bill.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Blind Pew
A blind beggar tapping along the road with a stick — with a grip like iron.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Ben Gunn
A wild, sunburnt castaway who has lived alone on the island for three years — and dreams of cheese.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Billy Bones
A scarred old seaman with a heavy sea-chest, a loud song and a secret fear.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Squire Trelawney
A rich, excitable country gentleman who loves a grand plan and a good story.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Dr Livesey
The calm, clever country doctor who is not afraid of any pirate.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Captain Smollett
A strict, honest sea captain who does not like this voyage one bit.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Long John Silver
A cheerful one-legged ship's cook with a parrot on his shoulder and a story for everyone.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Jim Hawkins
A sharp-eyed boy from a seaside inn who has a pirate living under his roof.
Treasure Island · Robert Louis Stevenson
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Clara Barley
Herbert's sweet-natured fiancée, who looks after her bedridden father by the river.
Great Expectations · Charles Dickens
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Compeyson
A smooth swindler who hides a criminal life behind a gentleman's manners.
Great Expectations · Charles Dickens
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Molly
Jaggers's silent, watchful housekeeper with unusually strong hands.
Great Expectations · Charles Dickens
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Startop
A gentle, bookish young man who studies with Pip and becomes a loyal friend.
Great Expectations · Charles Dickens
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Bentley Drummle
A rich, sulky young heir who studies with Pip and despises everyone.
Great Expectations · Charles Dickens
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Matthew Pocket
Herbert's kind, bewildered father and Pip's tutor in a very chaotic house.
Great Expectations · Charles Dickens
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The Aged Parent
Wemmick's very old, very deaf, very cheerful father at the Castle.
Great Expectations · Charles Dickens
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John Wemmick
Jaggers's dry clerk with a post-office mouth — who keeps a very different self at home.
Great Expectations · Charles Dickens
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Herbert Pocket
A cheerful, generous young gentleman with little money and big hopes — and Pip's roommate.
Great Expectations · Charles Dickens
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Trabb's boy
The tailor's cheeky errand boy, who refuses to be impressed by anyone.
Great Expectations · Charles Dickens
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