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The story is narrated by the main character, Arthur Kipps. He is haunted repeatedly by the ghost of the Woman in Black and rescued by the kindly landowner, Samuel Daily.

Part of English LiteratureThe Woman in Black

The Woman in Black - Character overview

The main character and narrator of the story is Arthur Kipps. We see him as a contented man at the start of the novel, but he is haunted by memories of his past. As he narrates his ghostly tale, we are presented with the novel's cast of characters.

Main characters

  • Arthur Kipps
  • Jennet Humfrye (The Woman in Black)
  • Samuel Daily

Secondary characters

  • Mr Jerome
  • Keckwick

Minor characters

  • Mr Bentley
  • Stella
  • Esme

Song: Characters in The Woman in Black