Characters
Lucy Honeychurch
Lucy Honeychurch is a young woman from Surrey. This story follows her adventures and coming-of age, beginning in Italy and ending in Surrey. The main conflict revolves around her.
George Emerson
George Emerson is a young man Lucy meets in Italy. George creates conflict in Lucy, especially when she is back in Surrey with her fiance, Cecil Vyse. George is not wealthy, like Lucy and Vyse, and his views on the world are radically different, and theses views help open Lucy’s eyes.
Cecil Vyse
Cecil Vyse is Lucy’s fiancee. He is rather rich, stuffy, and pretentious. He is from London, and in turn, looks down upon the country people of Lucy's town. He is a negative influence on Lucy. He tries to be manly and authoritarian, but he is awkward and self-conscious.
Charlotte Bartlet
Charlotte Bartlett is Lucy's older cousin and an old maid. Charlotte accompanies Lucy to Italy as a chaperone. She has very old fashioned notions, and does not approve of the Emersons. While she seems tiresome and disapproving, she eventually helps Lucy become truly happy.
Mr. Emerson
Mr. Emerson is Georges father, he also has very different views than most the other characters. He means well, but often offends, as he is abrupt and very honest. He helps play a role in Lucy’s development and finding her way.
Mr. Beebe
Mr. Beebe is the rector in Lucy's town. He is a tactful and pleasant man who aims to use his influence to help various characters. He sees the good in everyone and was very supportive of Lucy until the end, where he surprisingly turned his back on her.