Napier Harpenden

Iris March

Iris and Napier share a deep, tumultuous romantic bond marked by passion and tragedy.

Venice Pollen

Napier has a romantic affair with Venice Pollen, creating tension in his relationship with Iris.

Guy de Travest

Guy and Napier are bitter rivals, competing for Iris's love and attention.

Boy Fenwick

Boy Fenwick and Napier were close friends before Boy's death, which haunts Napier.

Conrad Masters

Conrad Masters and Napier are antagonistic rivals, each vying for influence over Iris.

Iris March

Iris and Napier share a deep, tumultuous romantic bond marked by passion and tragedy.

Iris March

Iris and Napier share a deep, tumultuous romantic bond marked by passion and tragedy.

Venice Pollen

Napier has a romantic affair with Venice Pollen, creating tension in his relationship with Iris.

Venice Pollen

Napier has a romantic affair with Venice Pollen, creating tension in his relationship with Iris.

Guy de Travest

Guy and Napier are bitter rivals, competing for Iris's love and attention.

Boy Fenwick

Boy Fenwick and Napier were close friends before Boy's death, which haunts Napier.

Guy de Travest

Guy and Napier are bitter rivals, competing for Iris's love and attention.

The Green Hat

Referenced as part of the social circle, with hints of his connection to Iris and the narrator.

The Green Hat

Briefly mentioned in the context of the narrator's social circle, but not directly present in the chapter.

II

The narrator, who is Gerald's friend and guides Iris to Gerald's room. He reflects on his own ordinariness compared to Gerald and Iris.

I

Venice's fiancé, mentioned as the one she is waiting for.

VI: The Red Lights

Napier is distraught and guilt-ridden, having secretly corresponded with Iris and now desperate to see her in the nursing home. He is described as a 'love-lost man' with 'burning, broken eyes,' and the narrator fears his behavior will betray his true feelings to Venice.

IV

Napier arrives at the nursing home, visibly distressed, and burns a letter to protect his secret connection with Iris.

V

Mentioned as having seen Iris; his departure for the South must be prevented.

VII: For Venice!

Napier is enchanted by Venice and has renounced his love for Iris, causing him inner conflict.

I

Napier is described as enchanted; he is planning to leave Paris but is urged to stay for Iris's sake.

II

Struggling with his promise to Venice and his love for Iris; visits Iris in the nursing home despite his vow.

II

Referenced as having left roses in Iris's room and having said goodbye; the narrator thinks Napier was wise to leave.

IX: Talking of Hats

Napier is mentioned as Guy's friend, as dear as a younger brother, and as the name Iris once whispered.

I

Guy de Travest's friend, as dear to him as a younger brother; mentioned as part of the party group.

X: The Fall of the Emerald

Shows affection toward both Venice and Iris, caught between his wife and his past with Iris.

I

Married to Venice but secretly planning to leave with Iris; he appears gay and natural but is love-lost.

II

Napier is described with a love-lost, dreaming expression and is involved in the chaotic boat scene.

XI: St. George for England!

Referenced as the object of Iris's love and the cause of her conflict; Iris worries about his honor and her own actions.

II

Iris's childhood love; she recalls their separation and her vow to never say 'I love you' to another.

III

Mentioned as the enchanted boy with whom Iris is eloping; not present in the scene.