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Chance and Chauncey Gardiner

Very little is known about this character's past. This character learns how to handle new situations with grace and dignity by watching television.

EE Rand

This character is married to a wealthy and influential financier.

Vladimir Skrapinov

This foreign character suggests that diplomats and businessmen need to connect more often. He is extremely manipulative, cruel, and sneaky.

The President of the United States

This powerful character mentions someone's name during a speech on the economy. Later in the story, this character is obsessed with finding out more about this person.

The Old Man

The home in which the main character has always lived is owned by this character.

Benjamin Rand

During the course of the novel, this wealthy financier's health deteriorates.

Thomas Franklin

This character is an attorney who is in charge of a late person's estate.

Karpatov

This character is the Chief of...

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