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Ella EnchantedGail Carson LevineElla Enchanted, book 1

Characters in Ella Enchanted

9 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Ella of Frell

    A girl cursed at birth with the gift of obeying every command she is given, who sets out to break the spell.

Antagonists

  • Lucinda

    The careless fairy who gave baby Ella her "gift" of obedience, the curse that drives the whole story.

    Also in Fairest, Ogre Enchanted

  • Hattie (Ella Enchanted)

    One of Ella's two stepsisters, who mistreats her once Ella's father's new household arrives.

  • Olga (Ella Enchanted)

    Ella's stepmother, a social climber who treats Ella as a servant and backs her own daughters.

Supporting characters

  • Mandy

    The household cook, a fairy godmother figure who looks after and protects Ella.

  • Areida

  • Prince Charmont

    Char, the kingdom's prince and heir, Ella's loyal friend and love interest, destined to be king.

  • Olive Abroholos Elephanta

    Ella's younger stepsister, who shares in the household's mistreatment of her.

  • Sir Peter of Frell

    Ella's wealthy, distant and self-interested father, who is often away on business trips.