# Geoffrey Crayon — The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. character guide > Geoffrey Crayon in The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. by Washington Irving. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Unknown, the narrator, myself **First appearance:** 0002-the-sketchbook-of-geoffrey-crayon-gent ## Who they are A genial American traveler wandering England's ruins, inns, and country seats, collecting ghosts, customs, and characters for the reader's quiet amusement. ## Relationships ### [Old Tom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/old_tom) _friendship_ Geoffrey shares many convivial moments and stories with Old Tom, a fellow traveler and companion in the sketchbook's narratives. ### [Sir Walter Scott](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/sir_walter_scott) _friendship_ Geoffrey holds Sir Walter Scott in high esteem as a literary friend and host, enjoying his hospitality and conversation. ### [The Angler](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/the_angler) _friendship_ Geoffrey enjoys the peaceful company and philosophical musings of the Angler during their shared outdoor excursions. ### [Mr. Bracebridge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/mr_bracebridge) _friendship_ Geoffrey is a guest at Bracebridge Hall and observes Mr. Bracebridge as a genial, old-fashioned English gentleman. ### [The Wife](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/the_wife) _friendship_ Geoffrey portrays the Wife with tender admiration, reflecting on her domestic virtues and loving nature. ### [John Murray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/john_murray) _professional_ John Murray is Geoffrey's publisher, handling the business of bringing the Sketchbook to print. ### [Shakespeare](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/shakespeare) _psychological_ Geoffrey has a deep, almost reverent obsession with Shakespeare, frequently referencing and visiting his haunts. ### [John Bull](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/john_bull) _friendship_ Geoffrey observes John Bull as a personification of the sturdy, honest Englishman and enjoys his company. ### [Dame Van Winkle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/dame_van_winkle) _social_ Geoffrey recounts the story of Dame Van Winkle as a character from the tale, not directly interacting with her. ### [Falstaff](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/falstaff) _psychological_ Geoffrey is fascinated by Falstaff as a literary figure, often reflecting on his character and exploits from Shakespeare. ### [James I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/james_i) _social_ Geoffrey references King James I in historical anecdotes, portraying him as a notable figure from the past. ### [Bright](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/bright) _friendship_ Bright is a cheerful companion of Geoffrey, likely a fellow traveler or acquaintance met during his journeys. ## In the story ### [Epigraph](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/epigraph) The narrator is introduced as a mere spectator of others' fortunes and adventures, without wife or children. ### [Preface to the Revised Edition](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/preface-to-the-revised-edition) The narrator and author, who describes his own experiences in publishing The Sketch Book. ### [The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/the-sketchbook-of-geoffrey-crayon-gent) The narrator and author of the sketchbook, a traveler and observer. ### [The Author’s Account of Himself](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/the-author-s-account-of-himself) The narrator and author, who recounts his own roving passion and travels. ### [The Voyage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/the-voyage) The narrator and protagonist, reflecting on his voyage from America to Europe. ### [Roscoe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/roscoe) The narrator who visits Liverpool and reflects on Roscoe's life and character. ### [The Wife](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/the-wife) The narrator who observes and recounts the story of Leslie and his wife. ### [English Writers on America](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/english-writers-on-america) The narrator and observer, expressing regret over literary animosity and advocating for impartiality. ### [Rural Life in England](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/rural-life-in-england) The narrator and observer, advocating for the study of English rural life to understand the national character. ### [The Broken Heart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/the-broken-heart) The narrator who reflects on love and broken hearts, and recounts the story of young E—— and his beloved. ### [The Art of Book-Making](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/the-art-of-book-making) The narrator who explores the British Museum and observes the book-making process. ### [A Royal Poet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/a-royal-poet) The narrator who visits Windsor Castle and reflects on the history and poetry of James I. ### [The Country Church](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/the-country-church) The narrator, a stranger in England, observes the congregation and contrasts the behavior of the noble family with that of the wealthy citizen family. ### [The Widow and Her Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/the-widow-and-her-son) The narrator who observes the Sunday church service, the funeral, and later learns the widow's story. ### [A Sunday in London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/a-sunday-in-london) The narrator who observes and reflects on the Sunday tranquility in London. ### [The Boar’s Head Tavern, Eastcheap](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/the-boar-s-head-tavern-eastcheap) Narrator who makes a pilgrimage to Eastcheap to find the Boar's Head Tavern. ### [The Mutability of Literature](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/the-mutability-of-literature) Narrator who visits Westminster Abbey library, muses on literary immortality, and converses with a talking quarto. ### [Rural Funerals](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/rural-funerals) The narrator who observes and reflects on rural funeral customs. ### [The Inn Kitchen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/the-inn-kitchen) The narrator who seeks refuge in the inn kitchen from a tedious evening. ### [Westminster Abbey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/westminster-abbey) The narrator who rambles through Westminster Abbey, musing on mortality and the passage of time. ### [Christmas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/christmas) The narrator and observer of English Christmas traditions, reflecting as a stranger and sojourner. ### [The Stage Coach](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/the-stage-coach) Narrator traveling by stagecoach on Christmas Eve, invited to the Bracebridge country-seat. ### [Christmas Eve](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/christmas-eve) The narrator, traveling with Frank Bracebridge to the family estate on Christmas Eve. ### [Christmas Day](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/christmas-day) The narrator who wakes in the ancient chamber, observes the Christmas festivities, and accompanies the family to church. ### [The Christmas Dinner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/the-christmas-dinner) Narrator observing the Christmas dinner and reflecting on the customs and atmosphere. ### [London Antiques](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/london-antiques) The narrator and antiquity-hunter who explores London's hidden relics. ### [Little Britain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/little-britain) The narrator who has lived in Little Britain for several quiet years and observes the neighborhood's customs and inhabitants. ### [Stratford-on-Avon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/stratford-on-avon) The narrator and pilgrim visiting Stratford-on-Avon. ### [Traits of Indian Character](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/traits-of-indian-character) Narrator and authorial voice, reflecting on the character and mistreatment of Native Americans. ### [John Bull](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/john-bull) The narrator, who observes and describes John Bull's character and situation with a mix of humor and sympathy, offering a sketch of the English national character. ### [The Pride of the Village](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/the-pride-of-the-village) The narrator who visits the remote village, observes the funeral, and learns the story of the deceased. ### [The Angler](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/the-angler) The narrator, who accompanies the old angler for a day, listens to his stories, and reflects on the art of angling and his own past failed attempts. ### [L’Envoy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/chapters/l-envoy) The author, reflecting on his work and the reception of his first volume, and explaining his approach to the second volume. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters/geoffrey_crayon - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sketchbook_of_geoffrey_crayon_gent_se/characters