Characters in Persuasion

Anne Elliot

A quietly steadfast woman who has regretted, for eight years, the broken engagement she was persuaded into.

Captain Frederick Wentworth

A self-made naval officer, now wealthy, who once loved Anne and was refused.

Sir Walter Elliot

Anne's vain, spendthrift father.

Lady Russell

The family friend who once persuaded Anne to end the engagement.

Mr William Elliot

Anne's charming cousin and heir to her father's estate, whose true motives are not what they seem.

Charles Musgrove

Admiral Croft

Elizabeth Elliot

Mary Musgrove

Sophia Croft

Louisa Musgrove

Captain James Benwick

Mrs. Smith

Henrietta Musgrove

Captain Harville

Penelope Clay