Minor Characters
Molly Ivors
Gabriel’s colleague who appears to be a staunch Irish nationalist. She aggressively teases Gabriel for his contributions to a unionist publication, pejoratively calling him a “West Briton.” She leaves the party early, possibly because she is upset by her interaction with Gabriel.
Mr. Browne
Another guest at the party. His surname proves significant as Joyce uses the color brown throughout Dubliners to signify the drabness of Dublin life. He continually makes jokes involving his name throughout the night. He represents the simple Dublin man that Gabriel sees as inferior.
Freddy Malins
A guest at the party with a known drinking problem. The hostesses are concerned he will make a scene so they put Gabriel in charge of him.
Mrs. Malins
Freddy Malin’s mother, who is overwhelmingly silent during the festivities, except when she mentions that her son is going to stay at a Monastery, which implies he is perhaps seeking treatment for alcoholism.
Miss Daly
A minor guest at the party.
Miss Power
A minor guest at the party.
Miss Furlong
A guest at the party.
Mr. Kerrigan
A minor guest at the party.
Mr. Bartell D’Arcy
A famous tenor vocalist who is present at the Christmas party. All of Dublin is raving about his voice.
Patrick Morkan
Gabriel’s grandfather who owned a starch mill. Gabriel recounts the story of his grandfather’s horse, Johnny, who walked in circles around King Billy’s statue.
Gabriel’s Mother
Though she is deceased, Gabriel attributes his accomplishments to his mother. She disapproved of Gabriel’s marriage to Gretta, however, and Gabriel resents her for this.
Constantine
Gabriel’s brother.
Miss O’Callaghan
A guest at the party.