Character guide
Who's who in The Snake's Pass by Bram Stoker: meet the 11 main characters, see how they connect, and open a detailed profile for each.
11 illustrated profiles
Also known as Art
The English narrator and central protagonist, a young, wealthy country gentleman who travels through western Ireland and becomes fascinated by Knockcalltecrore, its legends, and Norah Joyce. He is observant, romantic, honorable, and determined to protect and support Norah and her family.
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Also known as Miss Norah
Phelim Joyce's daughter, a well-educated and exceptionally beautiful young Irish woman who works hard to support her father and is deeply devoted to him. She falls in love with Arthur Severn but wishes to continue her education before becoming his wife.
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Also known as Mr. Joyce
Norah and Eugene Joyce's father, a proud, honest farmer whose land is taken from him by Murtagh Murdock after a disputed loan and sale. He loves his children deeply, is protective of Norah, and ultimately gives his consent to her marriage to Arthur.
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Also known as Black Murdock, the Gombeen Man
A wealthy farmer and money-lender known locally as a gombeen man. He acquires Phelim Joyce's farm through oppressive financial dealings, searches obsessively for the supposed lost treasure of Knockcalltecrore, and threatens those who oppose him.
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Also known as Dick
Arthur Severn's old school friend, a young engineer and geologist employed by Murtagh Murdock to investigate the bog and search for buried iron. He is intelligent, scientifically minded, outspoken, and deeply in love with Norah Joyce.
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Also known as Andy, Andy the driver
An Irish car-driver who transports Arthur and others through the countryside. Talkative, humorous, observant, and familiar with local people and legends, he repeatedly teases Arthur about Norah and the mysterious mountain.
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Also known as Father Peter, Father Pether
A Catholic priest who encounters Arthur and the local people at Widow Kelligan's shebeen. He is practical, compassionate, and skeptical of the legends surrounding Knockcalltecrore, while strongly condemning Murdock's exploitation of his neighbors.
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Also known as Bat Moynahan, old Moynahan
An elderly local storyteller who recounts a tradition about French soldiers carrying a treasure chest toward Knockcalltecrore. He claims the story came from his father, who supposedly witnessed the men and horses on the mountain.
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Also known as Mrs. Kelligan, Mother Kelligan, Katty Kelligan
The hospitable proprietor of a shebeen at a crossroads, who shelters Arthur and the local travelers during a violent storm and provides food and punch.
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Also known as Dan Moriarty, old Dan
A prosperous local farmer who owns the land at Knocknacar and is willing to permit Richard Sutherland's scientific investigation of its shifting bog. He is sympathetic to Phelim Joyce and unafraid to criticize Murdock.
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Also known as Eugene
Phelim Joyce's son and Norah's brother. He is a capable young man whose education and extra work have led toward a career as an engineer in Glasgow.
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Every cast illustrated from the original text.
