Chapter 1
In This Chapter
Aunt Letty
Caretaker aunt
Also known as: Letitia Ketterley
Digory's aunt who takes care of him and his dying mother. She is kind but overwhelmed by the...
Cook
Household cook
Also known as: Kitchen Servant
The cook working in the Ketterley household, responsible for preparing meals during the difficult...
Digory Kirke
Protagonist
Also known as: Digory
A young boy living temporarily with his aunt and uncle in London while his mother is ill. He...
Digory's Father
Absent father
Also known as: Mr. Kirke
Digory's father who is away in India on business, unable to return while his wife is dying. His...
Doctor
Family physician
Also known as: Physician
The physician treating Digory's dying mother. He provides little hope for her recovery, making...
Mabel Kirke
Dying mother
Also known as: Mother
Digory's beloved mother who is dying of an illness. Her condition is the source of Digory's...
Nursemaid
Medical caregiver
Also known as: Nurse
A nurse hired to care for Digory's dying mother. She provides professional medical care but can do...
Polly Plummer
Digory's friend and companion
Also known as: Polly
A practical and sensible girl who lives next door to Digory. She becomes his friend and partner in...
Uncle Andrew
Mysterious uncle
Also known as: Andrew Ketterley
Digory's uncle who conducts mysterious experiments in his study. He is secretive and forbids anyone...
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