CHARACTER SKETCH OF

IMPORTANT CHARACTERS
AND THEIR ROLE.
ENGLISH LAW AND LITERATURE BLSLLB SEMESTER 1
"The Merchant of Venice" is a play by William Shakespeare, set in 16th century
Venice. Here are the most important characters in the play and their roles:

Antonio: He is the merchant of Venice and the main character of the play.
Antonio is a wealthy businessman who borrows money from Shylock to help his
friend Bassanio woo Portia, a wealthy heiress. Antonio is a kind and generous
man who is loved by his friends but despised by Shylock.

Shylock: He is a Jewish moneylender and one of the main antagonists of the

play. Shylock lends money to Antonio but demands a pound of flesh as
collateral if the loan is not repaid. Shylock is portrayed as a villainous character,
but also as a victim of discrimination and prejudice.

Portia: She is a wealthy heiress and the romantic interest of Bassanio. Portia is a
strong and intelligent woman who disguises herself as a lawyer to defend
Antonio in court. She is also famous for her speech on the quality of mercy.

Bassanio: He is a young Venetian nobleman and the best friend of Antonio.

Bassanio is in love with Portia and borrows money from Antonio to woo her.
He is portrayed as a romantic and charming character.

Jessica: She is Shylock's daughter who elopes with Lorenzo, a Christian.

Jessica is torn between her loyalty to her father and her love for Lorenzo. She
converts to Christianity and is seen as a symbol of hope for the future of
Jewish-Christian relations.

Lorenzo: He is a friend of Bassanio and a Christian who elopes with Jessica.

Lorenzo is portrayed as a romantic and impulsive character who is willing to
risk everything for love.

Nerissa: She is Portia's lady-in-waiting and confidante. Nerissa is a witty and

intelligent woman who disguises herself as a lawyer's clerk to help Portia
defend Antonio in court.

These are the most important characters in "The Merchant of Venice," and
their roles are critical to the plot and themes of the play.
"Joseph Andrews" is a novel by Henry Fielding, published in 1742. Here are the
most important characters in the novel and their roles:

Joseph Andrews: He is the protagonist of the novel, a handsome and virtuous

young man who serves as a footman to Lady Booby. Joseph is kind-hearted,
honest, and determined to uphold his moral principles, even in the face of
temptation and adversity.

Parson Adams: He is a learned and eccentric clergyman who befriends Joseph

and becomes his traveling companion. Parson Adams is a comic character,
known for his absent-mindedness, but he is also a symbol of moral and
intellectual goodness.

Lady Booby: She is Joseph's employer, a wealthy and vain widow who desires
him for her own pleasure. Lady Booby is portrayed as a satirical figure,
representing the decadence and corruption of the upper class.
Mr. Wilson: He is a squire who falls in love with Fanny, Joseph's sweetheart.
Mr. Wilson is a kind and generous man, in contrast to Lady Booby.

Fanny Goodwill: She is Joseph's love interest and a servant in the household
of Mr. Wilson. Fanny is a virtuous and beautiful young woman who is
devoted to Joseph.

Mrs. Slipslop: She is Lady Booby's maid and a rival for Joseph's affection.
Mrs. Slipslop is a comic character, known for her jealousy and scheming.

Mr. Peter Pounce: He is a lawyer who befriends Lady Booby and tries to
seduce Fanny. Mr. Pounce is a satirical character, representing the greed and
immorality of the legal profession.

These are the most important characters in "Joseph Andrews," and their
roles are critical to the plot and themes of the novel.
"Adam Bede" is a novel by George Eliot, published in 1859. It is set in rural
England in the late 18th century. Here are the most important characters in
the novel and their roles:

Adam Bede: He is the protagonist of the novel, a carpenter and the son of a
local farmer. Adam is a hardworking and honest man, who falls in love with
Hetty Sorrel. He is a moral anchor in the novel, a voice of reason and
compassion.

Hetty Sorrel: She is a young and beautiful woman, who is the niece of a local
farmer. Hetty is vain and selfish, and dreams of a life of luxury and pleasure.
She is Adam's love interest, but she falls for Arthur Donnithorne instead,
leading to tragedy.

Arthur Donnithorne: He is the young squire of the estate, who is good-

looking, charming, and wealthy. Arthur is a complex character, who is torn
between his sense of duty and his desire for pleasure. He is Hetty's lover, but
he is also Adam's friend and the cause of Hetty's downfall.
Mr. Irwine: He is the local rector and a close friend of the Donnithorne family.
Mr. Irwine is a wise and kind man, who tries to guide Arthur and Hetty
towards the right path.

Mrs. Poyser: She is the wife of a local farmer and a lively and practical
woman. Mrs. Poyser is a comic character, who provides a contrast to the
tragic events in the novel. She is also a moral figure, who provides guidance
and support to the young characters in the novel.

Mr. Poyser: He is the husband of Mrs. Poyser and a prosperous farmer. Mr.
Poyser is a practical and hardworking man, who provides a stable and reliable
presence in the novel.

These are the most important characters in "Adam Bede," and their roles are
critical to the plot and themes of the novel. The characters represent
different aspects of human nature, from moral goodness to vanity, from
compassion to greed. The novel explores the complex relationships between
characters, as well as the themes of love, duty, and moral responsibility.
"The Pickwick Papers" is a novel by Charles Dickens, first published in 1836. It is
a humorous and satirical novel, consisting of a series of loosely connected
stories about the adventures of a group of friends. Here are the most important
characters in the novel and their roles:

Samuel Pickwick: He is the founder and president of the Pickwick Club, a

wealthy and kind-hearted gentleman who is interested in the world and the
people around him. Pickwick is a comic character, known for his naivete and his
tendency to get into trouble.

Mr. Nathaniel Winkle: He is a young man and a member of the Pickwick Club,
who is good-natured but somewhat clumsy. Winkle is a comic character, known
for his love of shooting and his inability to hit a target.

Mr. Augustus Snodgrass: He is another member of the Pickwick Club, who is a

romantic and sentimental poet. Snodgrass is a comic character, known for his
tendency to get into romantic entanglements.
Mr. Tracy Tupman: He is a middle-aged member of the Pickwick Club, who is
vain and prone to falling in love. Tupman is a comic character, known for his
gullibility and his belief in romantic love.

Sam Weller: He is Pickwick's valet, who becomes a key character in the novel.
Sam is a quick-witted and loyal servant, who provides comic relief and serves
as a moral guide to the other characters.

Alfred Jingle: He is a con artist and a master of disguise, who tricks the
Pickwickians into various adventures. Jingle is a comic character, known for his
charm and his ability to manipulate people.

Mrs. Bardell: She is Pickwick's landlady, who sues him for breach of promise
when he accidentally proposes to her. Mrs. Bardell is a comic character, known
for her greed and her desire for social status.
These are the most important characters in "The Pickwick Papers," and their
roles are critical to the plot and themes of the novel. The characters
represent different aspects of human nature, from kindness to greed, from
romance to deception. The novel explores the social and cultural landscape
of early 19th century England, as well as the human experiences of
friendship, love, and humor.

"Pudd'nhead Wilson" is a novel by Mark Twain, published in 1894. The novel

is set in the pre-Civil War South and explores issues of race and identity.
Here are the most important characters in the novel and their roles:

David Wilson (Pudd'nheadWilson): He is a young lawyer and the title

character of the novel. Wilson is an outsider in the small town of Dawson's
Landing, known for his eccentricities and his interest in forensic science. He
plays a critical role in solving the novel's central mystery.
Tom Driscoll/Chambers: He is the son of a wealthy slaveholding family and
the novel's main antagonist. Tom is selfish and cruel, and he resents his
cousin Roxy, who is a slave but has lighter skin than he does. Tom's true
identity is revealed later in the novel.

Roxy: She is a slave who belongs to the Driscoll family and is the mother of
two children, one of whom is light-skinned enough to pass as white. Roxy is a
complex character, who is torn between her loyalty to her family and her
desire for freedom.

Roxana (Chambers): She is Roxy's light-skinned son, who is sold as a slave

and eventually passes as white. Roxana is a tragic character, who is forced to
deny her true identity in order to survive.

Judge Driscoll: He is a wealthy and respected judge in Dawson's Landing and

the patriarch of the Driscoll family. Judge Driscoll is a hypocritical character,
who espouses Christian values but condones slavery and racism.
Luigi and Angelo Capello: They are Italian twins who come to Dawson's
Landing and are mistaken for a pair of aristocrats. The Capello twins are
comic characters, who provide a contrast to the novel's serious themes.

These are the most important characters in "Pudd'nhead Wilson," and their
roles are critical to the plot and themes of the novel. The characters
represent different aspects of the antebellum South, from the cruelty of
slavery to the hypocrisy of the ruling class. The novel explores the
complexities of race and identity, as well as the power dynamics of a society
built on slavery.

"The Cop and the Anthem" is a short story by O. Henry, first published in
1904. The story follows a homeless man named Soapy, who tries to get
arrested in order to spend the winter in jail. Here are the most important
characters in the story and their roles:
Soapy: He is the protagonist of the story, a homeless man who wants to spend
the winter in jail. Soapy is a complex character, who is desperate for a sense of
purpose and belonging in life. He is also a bit of a dreamer, often imagining a
better life for himself.

The policeman: He is the antagonist of the story, a police officer who patrols
the park where Soapy is trying to get arrested. The policeman is a symbol of
authority and order, and he sees Soapy as a nuisance and a threat to public
safety.

The society women: They are a group of wealthy women who walk through
the park, dressed in expensive clothes and jewelry. The society women
represent a world that is completely foreign to Soapy, and he feels both envy
and contempt towards them.

The young girl: She is a young woman who plays the church organ near the
park.
Soapy is moved by her music, and he briefly considers turning his life around
in order to impress her.

These are the most important characters in "The Cop and the Anthem," and
their roles are critical to the plot and themes of the story. The characters
represent different aspects of society, from the homeless to the wealthy, and
the story explores the tension between them. The story is also a commentary
on the human condition, and the desire for a sense of purpose and belonging
in life. Ultimately, the story suggests that these desires can be elusive, and
that life is often unpredictable and unfair.

NOTE: FOR MURDER CHAPTER I HAVE ALREADY MENTIONED

IMPORTANT CHARACTER’S AND THEIR ROLE IN IMPORTANT QUESTIONS.

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