White TeethZadie Smith

Characters in White Teeth

13 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

Archie Jones
A mild Englishman whose wartime friendship anchors the novel.
Samad Iqbal
A proud, devout Bangladeshi immigrant and Archie's old friend.

Supporting characters

Irie Jones
Archie's thoughtful daughter, caught between cultures.
Millat Iqbal
One of Samad's twin sons, drawn toward rebellion.
Alfred Archibald Jones
Clara Bowden
Alsana Begum
Hortense Bowden
Mr Topps
Joyce Chalfen
Marcus Chalfen
Magid Iqbal
Joshua Chalfen