Chapter 1

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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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