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War and Peace Characters
Character Name | Description |
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Adam Trask | A kind and gentle man who struggles with his past and relationships. |
Charles Trask | Adam’s brother, full of jealousy and anger, often violent. |
Cathy Ames | A manipulative character, cold-hearted woman with a secret dark side. |
Cal Trask | Adam’s son, who feels troubled and seeks his father’s love. |
Aron Trask | Adam’s other son, pure-hearted but sheltered from harsh realities. |
Samuel Hamilton | A wise and loving Irish immigrant, known for his deep insights. |
Liza Hamilton | Samuel’s strict but caring wife, devoted to family and faith. |
Lee | Adam’s intelligent and loyal Chinese servant, who becomes a close friend. |
Abra Bacon | Aron’s girlfriend, who grows close to Cal and questions her own choices. |
Mr. Edwards | A wealthy man who becomes involved with Cathy, later discovering her lies. |
Alice Trask | Charles and Adam’s stepmother, quiet and unnoticed by her family. |
Joe Valery | Cathy’s assistant, who schemes for power in her business. |
Faye | A kind brothel owner who trusts Cathy, but Cathy betrays her. |
Ethel | A woman who works for Cathy, later blackmailed by her. |
Will Hamilton | One of Samuel’s sons, a successful businessman in Salinas Valley. |
Tom Hamilton | Another of Samuel’s sons, creative but troubled by guilt and failure. |
Dessie Hamilton | Samuel’s lively daughter who runs a dress shop in Salinas. |
Olive Hamilton | One of Samuel’s daughters, a schoolteacher and strict mother. |
Mollie Hamilton | The youngest Hamilton daughter, known for her beauty and innocence. |
Joe Hamilton | Samuel’s son, who leaves the family to seek a different life. |
George Hamilton | Samuel’s quiet son, not as central to the family as others. |
Una Hamilton | Samuel’s serious daughter who marries young and faces a hard life. |
Dr. Tilson | The doctor who helps the Trask family during Cathy’s childbirth. |
Mr. Albrecht | A man who buys land from Will Hamilton and becomes wealthy. |
Mr. Bacon | Abra’s father, a wealthy and successful man in Salinas. |
Mrs. Bacon | Abra’s mother, who holds high social expectations for her daughter. |
Joe McCarthy | A neighbor of the Hamiltons, involved in local politics. |
Rabbit Holman | A local farmer and friend of the Hamilton family. |
Alex White | A merchant in Salinas, known for his friendly demeanor. |
Ethel Horn | An associate of Cathy’s who tries to blackmail her. |
Horace Quinn | The sheriff who investigates Faye’s death and suspects Cathy. |
Jess Ames | Cathy’s father, who faces tragedy at the start of the novel. |
Mrs. Ames | Cathy’s mother, suspicious of Cathy’s strange behavior as a child. |
Kate Albey | Cathy’s alias when she becomes the cruel owner of a brothel. |
Alf Nichelson | A man who works for Cathy, aware of her darker side. |
Roy Clift | A neighbor of the Trask family, known for his simple, honest ways. |
George Phipps | A Salinas businessman, friendly with the Hamilton family. |
Ted Burgess | A friend of Cal and Aron, attending school with them. |
Victor Lassiter | A man in Salinas who helps with Will Hamilton’s business. |
Mr. Rolf | A local schoolteacher in Salinas, respected by the community. |
Mrs. Rolf | The wife of the schoolteacher, known for her kindness. |
Al Capio | A rancher in the valley who interacts with the Trask family. |
Johnny Farrell | A local farmer who buys cattle from the Hamilton family. |
Ellie Redway | A neighbor who helps take care of the Hamilton children. |
Fred Gruwell | A businessman who works with Will Hamilton on farm equipment. |
Hiram Rawlins | A Salinas Valley landowner, friend of the Trask family. |
Mr. Greenglass | A shopkeeper in Salinas, known for his fairness in business. |
Mrs. Greenglass | The wife of the shopkeeper, known for her generosity. |
Sarah Edwards | Mr. Edwards’ wife, unaware of his darker dealings with Cathy. |
Joshua Kapp | A local pastor in Salinas, respected but strict in his teachings. |
George Snell | A young man who works for Will Hamilton in his business. |
Nellie Ames | A distant cousin of Cathy, briefly mentioned in the story. |
Hannah Quinn | Horace Quinn’s wife, supportive but unaware of his suspicions about Cathy. |
Pat Sullivan | A farm worker who assists the Hamiltons during harvest seasons. |
Eddie Grogan | A bartender at a Salinas bar frequented by the locals. |
Doc Robinson | A local doctor in Salinas, respected by the townspeople. |
Vince O’Hara | A Salinas Valley landowner who becomes wealthy through good business deals. |
Sally Reardon | A friend of Olive Hamilton, known for her sense of humor. |
Eliza McCrary | A neighbor of the Hamiltons, known for her hospitality. |
Tim Hodges | A farmer who struggles with debt and seeks Will Hamilton’s advice. |
Ernie Capps | A local mechanic who helps with the Hamilton family’s farm equipment. |
Martin Riley | A businessman in Salinas who helps with the Hamilton children’s education. |
Jean Durkin | A farm worker in the Salinas Valley, known for his reliability. |
Pete Capra | A Salinas rancher who works with the Hamilton family on cattle deals. |
Dorothy Henson | A schoolteacher who teaches Abra Bacon. |
Steve Gardner | A local banker who assists Will Hamilton with financial matters. |
Ned Thompson | A farmer in Salinas, known for his strong work ethic. |
Frank Thompson | Ned’s brother, a skilled carpenter who helps the Hamilton family. |
Harold Klein | A businessman who partners with Will Hamilton on agricultural equipment. |
Becky Simmons | A friend of Abra Bacon, attends school with her. |
Paul Connolly | A neighbor who helps with the Trask family’s land work. |
Rachel Connolly | Paul’s wife, known for her baking skills and community involvement. |
Glenn Wilson | A local lawman in Salinas who helps Sheriff Quinn. |
Billy Peters | A young man who works on the Hamilton family farm. |
Sue Martinez | A local woman who works in the Salinas school as a secretary. |
Carl Henson | A rancher in Salinas Valley who works with the Hamiltons. |
Nora Henson | Carl’s wife, known for her warm personality. |
Phil Draper | A salesman who does business with Will Hamilton. |
Ted Carter | A mechanic who repairs farm equipment in the valley. |
Molly Redmond | A neighbor of the Trasks, known for her helpfulness. |
Tony Flaherty | A local merchant who deals with the Trask family. |
Ed Gentry | A farm worker who helps the Hamilton family during harvest. |
Cindy Flaherty | Tony’s wife, known for her involvement in local charity events. |
George Miller | A businessman in Salinas, works closely with Will Hamilton. |
Ira Daniels | A local farmer who sells crops to Will Hamilton. |
Mike Lawson | A Salinas schoolteacher who mentors Cal and Aron. |
Alice Ferguson | A neighbor who assists Olive Hamilton with her children. |
Pat Reilly | A shop owner in Salinas who provides goods to the Hamilton family. |
Ed Marsh | A local rancher who seeks Will Hamilton’s help with his farm. |
Nell Smith | A friend of Abra’s, known for her artistic talent. |
Peter Hamilton | Samuel Hamilton’s brother, who does not appear often in the story. |
Connie Davis | A businessman in Salinas who helps Will Hamilton with business deals. |
Henry Adams | A ranch hand who helps the Trask family with their land. |
John Connors | A neighbor of the Hamilton family, known for his love of music. |
Mary Connors | John’s wife, known for her garden and cooking skills. |
Ron Kelly | A merchant in Salinas, frequently interacts with Will Hamilton. |
Steve Lopez | A mechanic who works for the Hamilton family on their vehicles. |
Edna Jones | A schoolteacher in Salinas who |
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