Persuasion
Meet the characters
Anne Elliot
The heroine
Kind, thoughtful, and overlooked by her family — still wondering whether she made the right choice eight years ago.
Captain Frederick Wentworth
The naval captain
Once a poor young officer, now a successful captain — and back in Anne's life.
Sir Walter Elliot
Anne's father
A vain baronet more interested in mirrors and titles than in his daughters.
Lady Russell
Anne's godmother
A sensible friend whose advice once changed Anne's life.
Louisa Musgrove
The lively neighbor
Cheerful and impulsive, she catches Captain Wentworth's attention.