Doctor Hesselius

Some Gossip About Chapelizod

Referenced as a figure associated with the supernatural and ghost-seeing, though not directly appearing in this chapter.

Borrhomeo the Astrologer

The narrator who recounts the story from a manuscript found in a Dominican monastery.

An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House

The narrator's physician who ordered the seaside change and later pronounced a longer stay unnecessary.

Green Tea

The physician and narrator who investigates Jennings' case.

Prologue

Introduced as the German physician and master of the narrator; his papers form the basis of the book.

I: Dr. Hesselius Relates How He Met the Rev. Mr. Jennings

Narrator and medical philosopher; meets Mr. Jennings at Lady Mary's party and observes his peculiar mannerisms.

II: The Doctor Questions Lady Mary, and She Answers

The narrator and physician who questions Lady Mary and deduces facts about Mr. Jennings.

III: Dr. Hesselius Picks Up Something in Latin Books

Narrator and visitor to Mr. Jennings' study; examines Swedenborg's works and observes Jennings' private note.

IV: Four Eyes Were Reading the Passage

The narrator, who is reading Swedenborg and discussing metaphysical medicine with Mr. Jennings.

V: Doctor Hesselius Is Summoned to Richmond

The narrator and physician who receives Mr. Jennings' notes, visits Lady Mary, and finally goes to Richmond to hear Mr. Jennings' story.

VI: How Mr. Jennings Met His Companion

The narrator, who listens to Mr. Jennings's story and provides the framing perspective.

VII: The Journey: First Stage

Addressed by the narrator as Dr. Hesselius, the listener to his confession.

VIII: The Second Stage

The listener and physician to whom Jennings confides his ordeal; offers a philosophical ear.

IX: The Third Stage

Listens to Mr. Jennings's account, offers reassurance, and promises to consider the case carefully.

X: Home

Narrates the chapter; attempts to treat Mr. Jennings rationally but arrives too late to prevent the suicide.

Conclusion

Narrates the conclusion, explaining his medical theory and his regret over Mr. Jennings' suicide.

The Earl’s Hall

The framing narrator who presents the governess's story.

Prologue

Wrote a note attached to the narrative, referencing his essay on the mysterious subject.

I: An Early Fright

The elderly, pallid doctor called to examine the narrator after the incident.

II: A Guest

The narrator, who recounts the story and is the daughter of the host.

IX: The Doctor

Referred to as Doctor Spielsberg; examines Laura and diagnoses her condition, instructing that she never be left alone.

X: Bereaved

The narrator's father, who listens to the General's story and initially suspects his sanity but becomes alarmed as the tale unfolds.

XIII: The Woodman

Implied as the narrator's father, who accompanies the party and questions the General.

Ordeal and Execution

Implied as the narrator; recounts the events and the official report.

Conclusion

The narrator's father, who hosts Baron Vordenburg and learns the history of the vampire.

Prologue

Referenced as the source of the case notes and the essay on 'The Interior Sense'.

I: The Judge’s House

The narrator who receives the ghost story and writes to a friend for more details about Judge Harbottle.

IX: The Judge Leaves His House

Mentioned as Doctor Hedstone, attending the Judge in the morning.

The Familiar

Observer and chronicler of the strange events, providing a rational perspective.

Prologue

Provides introductory remarks on the case and his scientific analysis of supernatural phenomena.

I: Footsteps

Narrator; a young man at the time, intimately acquainted with the actors in this tale, relating the events from memory.

IV: He Talks with a Clergyman

The clergyman consulted by Barton; listens to his confession of belief in a spiritual world and retribution.

Sir Dominick's Bargain

Mentioned as the recipient of the story; provides a framing device for the tale.