Dear Brutus

Main Characters and Their Development

• Mr. Dearth — the mysterious and enigmatic host of the house where the play's action unfolds. His figure is shrouded in mystique, as if he is the conductor orchestrating the fates of the guests invited to an unusual adventure in the forest.
• Lob — an artist whose life is full of disappointments and unfulfilled hopes. In the forest, he gains the opportunity to view his fate from a different perspective, allowing him to rethink his life priorities.
• Mr. Purdie — a man whose life seems dull and monotonous to him. In the forest, he encounters an alternative version of his fate, prompting him to reflect on his own mistakes and missed opportunities.
• Lady Caroline — a woman whose outward coldness hides inner doubts and insecurities. In the forest, she confronts her own fears and is given a chance to change her life.
• Mrs. Coade — a lady whose life seems unhappy and meaningless to her. In the forest, she discovers new facets of her personality and gains hope for a better future.
• Mr. Coade — Mrs. Coade's husband, whose life is also full of disappointments. In the forest, he gets the chance to see his life from another angle and rethink his relationship with his wife.
• Joanna Trenchard — a young woman whose life is full of dreams and hopes. In the forest, she faces a reality that forces her to reconsider her views on life and love.