The Governess
Narrator of the story, who is appointed as governess of Miles and Flora with the instructions that she never bother her employer, the children’s uncle.
Flora and Miles
The two children who, as orphans, are placed in the governess’ charge by their uncle.
Mrs. Grose
The housekeeper and confidante to the governess.
Peter Quint
Former personal servant to the employer of the governess and familiar companion to Miles. He has been dead a year.
Miss Jessel
The children’s former governess, who died the year before.
