# The Purple Land — Character guide

> Key figures in The Purple Land by W. H. Hudson.

- [Richard Lamb](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/richard_lamb.md): Richard Lamb arrives in the Banda Orientál already carrying grief: three years of prison and separation from his wife lie behind him, and the Purple Land beckons as a place of old, peaceful memories. He is passionate, se
- [Demetria](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/demetria.md): Demetria lives in the shaded white house at the end of the little town on the Yí, attended by the devoted servants Ramona and Santos, and haunted by the memory of her lost brother Calixto. When she dresses in antique fin
- [Dolores Zelaya](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/dolores.md): Dolores is the daughter of the Casa Blanca, and Richard's elopement with her sets a private betrayal running beneath the public turmoil of the Santa Coloma revolt. Her cold reception of him when he returns with the Gener
- [General Santa Coloma](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/general_santa_coloma.md): Santa Coloma seizes El Molino del Yí and raises the standard of revolt against the government of Montevideo, and the mere rumor of his coming drives men like Alday to their knees in prayer and sends them riding through t
- [Don Hilario](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/don_hilario.md): Don Hilario belongs to the class of local strongmen whose power the revolution both threatens and feeds, and his reputation travels ahead of him in the mouths of the people Richard meets. He is the kind of antagonist who
- [Paquíta](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/paquita.md): Paquíta belongs to the domestic world of the little towns and estancias where Richard rests between adventures, and her bond with him is one of the few relationships in the book untouched by politics or betrayal. She is 
- [Marcos Marcó](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/marcos_marcos.md): A ragged gaucho guide with a ready wit and furtive glances, who leads Richard off the public road and into the loneliest country.
- [Alma](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/alma.md): Child who Richard encounters and protects.
- [Lieutenant Alday](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/alday.md): Military officer involved in the revolutionary activities.
- [Blas Aria](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/blas_aria.md): Gaucho and occasional companion to Richard.
- [Monica](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/monica.md): Woman who assists Richard during his journey.
- [Margarita](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/margarita.md): Attractive woman who captivates Richard briefly.
- [Transita de la Barca](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/transita.md): Woman from a prominent local family.
- [Manuel the Fox](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/manuel_the_fox.md): A cunning local figure whose help and hindrance keep Richard guessing, moving through the Banda Oriental with schemes of his own.
- [Antonio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/antonio.md): Servant or local helper encountered by Richard.
- [Anita](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/anita.md): Young girl in distress whom Richard tries to help.
- [Uncle Anselmo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/uncle_anselmo.md): Elderly local who offers wisdom and shelter.
- [Cleta](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/cleta.md): Woman involved in domestic scenes with Richard.
- [Basilio de la Barca](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/basilio_de_la_barca.md): Member of the de la Barca family.
- [Ramona](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/ramona.md): Elderly woman who provides lodging or care.
- [Barbudo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/barbudo.md): Bearded man encountered during Richard's travels.
- [Lechuza](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/lechuza.md): Nickname for a character, possibly an owl-like figure.
- [Epifanio Claro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/epifanio_claro.md): Unfortunate man who meets a tragic fate.
- [Calixto Peralta](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/calixto_peralta.md): Member of the Peralta family, involved in local affairs.
- [Colonel Peralta](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/colonel_peralta.md): Aged military officer from the Peralta family.
- [Mr. Vincent Winchcombe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/mr_winchcombe.md): English acquaintance of Richard in South America.
- [Doña Isidora](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/dona_isidora.md): Woman of standing in the local community.
- [Niebla](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/niebla.md): Child or small character named after fog.
- [Doña Mercedes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/dona_mercedes.md): Respected woman in the rural setting.
- [Batata](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/batata.md): Character named after sweet potato, possibly a nickname.
- [Captain Cloud](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/captain_cloud.md): English sea captain encountered by Richard.
- [Captain Cloudesley Wriothesley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/captain_wriothesley.md): English naval officer with a colorful name.
- [Candelaria](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/candelaria.md): Woman associated with a religious festival.
- [John Carrickfergus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_purple_land_se/characters/john_carrickfergus.md): Irishman encountered by Richard.

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