Famous Characters in English Literature | English Literature Notes
Absolute, Sir Anthony;
A famous character in Sheridan’s The Rivals. He is an old gentleman with a warm heart. He is one of the most popular characters in English comedy.
Adams, Parson
A village parson in Fielding’s Joseph Andrews. He is a very pious and simple-hearted fellow. He is utterly ignorant of the ways of the world and is the chief source of humour in the novel.
Admirable Crichton
A butler in J. M. Barrie’s famous fantasy play of the same title.
Achilles
The hero of Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida. He became lazy and devoted to the love of Patroclus.