# Cyril — The Story of the Amulet character guide > Cyril in The Story of the Amulet by E. Nesbit. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Master Cyril **First appearance:** 0001-the-story-of-the-amulet ## Snapshot The boldest of the four, forever proposing schemes — visit the future, remember the finding, then go back and do it properly — and forever discovering the rules won't bend. ## Who they are Cyril is the brother who grabs Jane's hand before a wish can carry them off to Egypt, reasoning that they daren't leave home in case the Queen of Babylon arrives that very minute. He is impatient with enchanted logic — 'I wish people would teach you magic at school like they do sums' — and stung when adults doubt him. His restless cleverness drives the children forward even when the Amulet refuses to cooperate. ## Relationships ### [Anthea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/anthea) _family_ Anthea and Cyril are siblings who often collaborate and lead their adventures together, with Anthea being more cautious and Cyril more daring. ### [Jane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/jane) _family_ Cyril and Jane are brother and sister, with Cyril often teasing Jane but also protecting her during their magical exploits. ### [The Babylonian Queen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/the_babylonian_queen) _friendship_ Cyril develops a friendly and respectful rapport with the Babylonian Queen, often engaging her in conversation about her ancient world. ### [Robert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/robert) _family_ Cyril and Robert are brothers who share a competitive but affectionate relationship, often vying for leadership in their adventures. ### [The Psammead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/the_psammead) _friendship_ Cyril treats the Psammead with a mix of respect and impatience, often bargaining with it for wishes. ### [The Priest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/the_priest) _professional_ Cyril interacts with the Priest as a guide and authority figure in ancient settings, respecting his knowledge but sometimes clashing with his rules. ### [Old Nurse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/old_nurse) _family_ Cyril has a casual, affectionate relationship with the Old Nurse, often ignoring her scolding but valuing her care. ### [Mother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/mother) _family_ Cyril loves his mother but is more independent, often downplaying his adventures to avoid worrying her. ### [Jane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/jane) _family_ Cyril and Jane are brother and sister, with Cyril often teasing Jane but also protecting her during their magical exploits. ### [Anthea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/anthea) _family_ Anthea and Cyril are siblings who often collaborate and lead their adventures together, with Anthea being more cautious and Cyril more daring. ### [The Babylonian Queen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/the_babylonian_queen) _friendship_ Cyril develops a friendly and respectful rapport with the Babylonian Queen, often engaging her in conversation about her ancient world. ### [The Babylonian Queen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/the_babylonian_queen) _friendship_ Cyril develops a friendly and respectful rapport with the Babylonian Queen, often engaging her in conversation about her ancient world. ## In the story ### [The Story of the Amulet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/the-story-of-the-amulet) One of the children involved in the adventures with the Psammead and the amulet. ### [I: The Psammead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/i-the-psammead) Cyril negotiates with the pet shop owner and explains the Psammead's instructions to the others. ### [II: The Half Amulet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/ii-the-half-amulet) Cyril returns from the shop dejected after failing to retrieve the other half of the amulet. He reports the shopkeeper's refusal to refund or exchange. ### [III: The Past](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/iii-the-past) Takes the lead in speaking to the learned gentleman and asks the Amulet's voice about the missing half. ### [The Fight in the Village](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/v-the-fight-in-the-village) Cyril leads the escape through the Amulet arch and later defends the children against accusations of being spies. ### [VI: The Way to Babylon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/vi-the-way-to-babylon) Eager to use the charm again and suggests going to Babylon. He leads the group in planning the journey. ### [VII: “The Deepest Dungeon Below the Castle Moat”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/vii-the-deepest-dungeon-below-the-castle-moat) Interrupts the Queen's justice to question her logic; suggests enjoying the banquet despite worries. ### [VIII: The Queen in London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/viii-the-queen-in-london) Cyril attempts to explain the vote to the Queen and later goes to feed ducks in St. James's Park. ### [Atlantis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/ix-atlantis) Injured during a statue game; agrees to visit Atlantis; pushes the learned gentleman through the Amulet arch. ### [X: The Little Black Girl and Julius Caesar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/x-the-little-black-girl-and-julius-caesar) Cyril is thoughtful and analytical, pondering the implications of their adventures and trying to understand everything. ### [XI: Before Pharaoh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/xi-before-pharaoh) Proposes going among common people; demonstrates matches and candle before Pharaoh; devises plan to impress the guard. ### [XII: The Sorry-Present and the Expelled Little Boy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/xii-the-sorry-present-and-the-expelled-little-boy) Suggests that searching the Past for the Amulet is futile; helps create the sorry-present. ### [The Shipwreck on the Tin Islands](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/xiii-the-shipwreck-on-the-tin-islands) Feels unwell during the voyage and comments on the shipwreck and the Tyrian captain's anger. ### [XIV: The Heart's Desire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/chapters/xiv-the-heart-s-desire) Cyril accompanies the group to the magic show and comments on the conjuring compared to Babylonian magic. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters/cyril - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_the_amulet_se/characters