Hatter’s Castle
Main Characters and Their Development
- James Brodie (also known as Gatter) - the despotic and vain head of the family, owner of a shop in a small Scottish town. His life experiences a series of downfalls and catastrophes due to his egoism and pursuit of social superiority, leading to the tragedy of his entire family.
- Mary Brodie - Gatter's daughter, a woman of strong spirit and will. She seeks independence and love, but her paths lead to tragic consequences due to conflict with her father and societal expectations.
- Nancy - the younger daughter, naive and sensitive, whose life is shattered by her father's ambitions and actions.
- Matthew Brodie - the only son of James Brodie, also falls victim to his father's reckless ambitions and is doomed to unhappiness.
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Updated: 15 November 2026
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Genre: Classical literature
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