# Cedric Errol — Little Lord Fauntleroy character guide > Cedric Errol in Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Ceddie, Little Lord Fauntleroy, Lord Fauntleroy, Captain Cedric Errol, Captain Cedric, Cedric Errol, Captain Errol, Master Ceddie **First appearance:** 0001-ii ## Snapshot A sunny American boy whose charm, courtesy, and instinctive kindness turn him into an unlikely English heir and the moral center of a great house. ## Who they are Cedric grows up in a modest New York side street, befriending a grocery-man and a bootblack, before a lawyer reveals he is heir to the Earl of Dorincourt. What makes him remarkable is not his new title but his unshakable habit of thinking of others, which he carries into a castle full of cold formality. His open heart becomes the test the old Earl never expected to face, and the story's early arc turns on whether a child's goodness can soften a bitter man. ## Relationships ### [Earl of Dorincourt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/earl_of_dorincourt) _family_ Grandfather and grandson; the Earl initially cold and proud, but gradually softened by Cedric's innocent goodness. ### [Mr. Hobbs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/mr_hobbs) _friendship_ Cedric's kind-hearted grocer friend from New York, who later visits England and becomes a loyal companion. ### [Mr. Havisham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/mr_havisham) _professional_ The family lawyer who brings Cedric to England and acts as his legal guardian and advisor. ### [Mrs. Errol](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/mrs_errol) _family_ Mother and son; a deeply loving and protective relationship, though they are separated when Cedric goes to England. ### [Mrs. Dawson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/mrs_dawson) _professional_ The housekeeper at Dorincourt Castle who cares for Cedric with warmth and devotion. ### [Dick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/dick) _friendship_ Cedric's loyal friend from New York, a poor but honest bootblack who later visits England. ### [Mary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/mary) _professional_ Cedric's devoted Irish nursemaid who accompanies him from America to England. ### [Lady Lorridaile](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/lady_lorridaile) _family_ Cedric's great-aunt, a kind and aristocratic lady who dotes on him. ### [Bridget](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/bridget) _professional_ A servant at Dorincourt Castle who looks after Cedric with maternal affection. ### [Wilkins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/wilkins) _professional_ The Earl's groom who teaches Cedric to ride and becomes his loyal attendant. ### [Earl of Dorincourt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/earl_of_dorincourt) _family_ Grandfather and grandson; the Earl initially cold and proud, but gradually softened by Cedric's innocent goodness. ### [Earl of Dorincourt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/earl_of_dorincourt) _family_ Grandfather and grandson; the Earl initially cold and proud, but gradually softened by Cedric's innocent goodness. ## In the story ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/chapters/i) The protagonist, a kind and innocent boy who learns he is now Lord Fauntleroy. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/chapters/i) Cedric's deceased father, remembered as handsome and kind, who was disowned by his father for marrying an American. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/chapters/ii) Struggles to understand his new title and worries about leaving his friends, but gradually accepts his fate. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/chapters/iii) Cedric uses his new wealth to help Dick and the apple-woman, showing his generous and kind nature. He also gives Mr. Hobbs a gold watch and says an emotional goodbye before sailing to England. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/chapters/iv) Grieves upon learning he will live apart from his mother, but is comforted by her reassurances. Shows maturity and concern for the Earl's loneliness. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/chapters/v) Meets the Earl for the first time, shows no fear of the dog Dougal or the Earl, explains his use of the money to help friends, and displays his keepsake from Dick. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/chapters/vi) Wakes in his new bedroom, dresses himself, and befriends Dawson. Later teaches the Earl a game, showing his innocent and engaging nature. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/chapters/vii) Sings in church, speaks kindly to Mr. Higgins, and shows affection for his grandfather. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/chapters/viii) Writes a letter to Mr. Hobbs praising his grandfather; shows compassion by helping a lame boy; continues to wonder about the separation between his mother and the Earl. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/chapters/ix) Cedric continues to charm his grandfather and advocate for the poor, bringing the plight of Earl's Court to the Earl's attention. ### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/chapters/x) Impresses Lady Lorridaile with his appearance and manners; advocates for the poor tenants, leading to the rebuilding of Earl's Court. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/chapters/xi) Referenced as the absent friend and Lord Fauntleroy; his kicks on the stool are a poignant reminder for Mr. Hobbs. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/chapters/xii) Worries about his mother's house and carriage, but is reassured by the Earl; remains calm amid the turmoil. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/chapters/xiii) The subject of the newspaper stories and the target of the fraudulent claim; his friends in New York rally to support him. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/chapters/xiv) Cedric is at Court Lodge with his mother when the Earl arrives to announce that he is still Lord Fauntleroy and to invite Mrs. Errol to live at the Castle. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/chapters/xv) Cedric gives a speech at his birthday celebration, expressing his love for the estate and his desire to be as good as his grandfather. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters/cedric_errol - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_lord_fauntleroy_se/characters