Flush

Main Characters and Their Development

• Flush - a cocker spaniel who is the main character of the book. He transitions from a carefree life in the countryside to a complex and eventful life in London. Flush experiences a range of emotions and feelings, including jealousy, fear, and loyalty. His character develops through interactions with people and other dogs, as well as through his own internal experiences.
• Elizabeth Barrett - Flush's owner, a renowned poet. Initially living in isolation due to illness, she finds comfort and joy through Flush and his devotion. Elizabeth also undergoes significant changes in her life, including a romance with Robert Browning and a move to Italy.
• Robert Browning - a poet and Elizabeth Barrett's beloved. His presence in Elizabeth and Flush's life brings new challenges and changes. Robert helps Elizabeth overcome her fears and doubts, and together they embark on a new life.
• Mr. Barrett - Elizabeth's father, a strict and domineering man. His control and pressure on Elizabeth create numerous conflicts and obstacles for her and Flush. His portrayal in the book underscores the theme of the struggle for freedom and independence.