Characters from Villette

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Lucy Snowe - This character has no family or connections and is the narrator of the novel.

Mrs. Louisa Bretton - This character is the godparent of the main character. This character is kind, intelligent, spirited, and is regarded as a pleasant, happy person.

Dr. John Graham Bretton - This character is a young and handsome, and all the women at the Rue Fossette admire him.

Paulina Mary Home de Bassompierre - This character is a beautiful, good young woman who moves to France when she is a child to live with her...
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