The Moving Finger Characters

Mr. Grancy is Mrs. Grancy’s husband. He’s an affluent diplomat and a sociable man with a close circle of friends whom he often entertains at the Grancys’ home. After his first marriage to a… read analysis of Mr. Ralph Grancy

Mrs. Grancy is Mr. Grancy’s second wife, a colleague’s sister whom he meets while working abroad. She and Mr. Grancy seemingly have a happy relationship, though it gradually becomes clear that Mr. Grancy wants… read analysis of Mrs. Grancy

The unnamed narrator is one of Mr. Grancy’s friends. He’s an observant, insightful man who frequently praises Mr. Grancy’s second wife, Mrs. Grancy, for her beauty and admires the couple’s seemingly happy relationship… read analysis of The Narrator

Claydon is Mr. Grancy and the unnamed narrator’s friend. He’s an artist whom Mr. Grancy commissions to paint a portrait of his second wife, Mrs. Grancy. Claydon quickly becomes obsessed with the painting… read analysis of Claydon