The Remains of the Day

Main Characters and Their Development

• Stevens - the main character and narrator, a butler who dedicated his life to serving Lord Darlington. Stevens takes pride in his professional devotion and strives for perfection in his work, but over time realizes that his loyalty was blind and led to missed opportunities in his personal life.
• Miss Kenton - the housekeeper at Lord Darlington's estate, who has a complex relationship with Stevens. She has feelings for him, but their relationship remains unfulfilled due to his emotional reserve and dedication to his work.
• Lord Darlington - the master of the house where Stevens serves. He is an influential aristocrat who supports Nazi Germany before World War II. Eventually, his reputation is ruined, and Stevens begins to reassess his loyalty to him.