Jim

Barbara

Barbara and Jim are a devoted same-sex couple within Stephen's social circle, representing stable love.

Stephen Gordon

Jim is a fellow invert and friend in Stephen's Paris circle, part of her supportive community.

Barbara

Barbara and Jim are a devoted same-sex couple within Stephen's social circle, representing stable love.

Barbara

Barbara and Jim are a devoted same-sex couple within Stephen's social circle, representing stable love.

Stephen Gordon

Jim is a fellow invert and friend in Stephen's Paris circle, part of her supportive community.

Stephen Gordon

Jim is a fellow invert and friend in Stephen's Paris circle, part of her supportive community.

I

A groom mentioned by Williams as impudent; works in the stables.

III

Ralph stares from Stephen to Roger to his wife, his eyes red from tears or anger.

I

The groom who silently understands Stephen's plan and is moved to tears.

II

Secures Raftery's halter and hurries away to his third-class compartment.

III

The faithful groom who sits up with Raftery the night before and holds the bridle during the euthanasia.

V

Mentioned as the person Stephen has told about the burial location.

II

The groom, wanting to join the cavalry; Anna is using her influence for him.

I

A composer from the Highlands; short-sighted and unkempt; music besieges her soul.

II

Referred to as Jamie, a boyish, music-loving woman from a Highland village, deeply devoted to Barbara since childhood.

I

Referred to as Jamie; a struggling musician living with Barbara in a dilapidated studio; proud and touchy about accepting help; experiences deep homesickness and depression.

II

Jamie is in excellent spirits and organizes the evening gathering, inviting friends and arranging for the Jones brothers to sing.

III

Hosts the party at her studio; plays the overture to her opera and drinks heavily.

I

Guest at Christmas dinner, dances with Barbara and sings foxtrot songs.

I

Struggles with poverty, creative frustration, and sexual abstinence due to Barbara's illness; tears up her work; quarrels with Barbara.

II

Joins nocturnal parties grimly, drinking crème-de-menthe to escape pain.

IV

Rushes to Stephen and Mary's house, hatless and deeply tormented, pleading for help for Barbara.

V

Called Jamie; distraught and helpless, squatting by Barbara's bed like a faithful dog, then lying on the divan with face to the wall.

VI

Jamie is distraught, standing in the doorway and expressing regret over quarreling with Barbara.

VII

Jamie is devastated by Barbara's death, weeping uncontrollably and lamenting that she cannot mourn openly or return home to Beedles.

VIII

Jamie is the victim of the suicide, having shot herself to escape the shame and grief of losing Barbara.

I

Mentioned as Jamie, one of the deceased lovers.

II

Jamie's tragic death with Barbara is a central topic of Stephen's anguish and discussions with Valérie.

III

Appears in Stephen's vision as Jamie, clasping Barbara's hand.