Character ListThe Country Wife by William Wycherly

Harry Horner

A rake The most witty Can abuse the moral deficiencies of

others Name : “the one who horns” Sexually weak

Jack Pinchwife

Married to Margery Jealous Husband Fears being cuckolded Potentially violent

Margery Pinchwife

Attractive young wife of Jack P. First time in London, curious Contrast : Her country manners and

naturalness vs corrupted Londoners

Alethea Pinchwife

Sister of Jack P. Pinchwife wants her to get married

financial Both witty and moral

Frank Harcourt

A rake Flirts with Alethea Has a good nature

Mr. Sparkish

A fool, takes himself a “wit” Engaged to Alethea Financial Not jealous, unless money is

concerned

Lucy

Servant of Alethea Helps her match with Harcourt

Sir Jasper Fidget

Businessman Entrusts his wife to Horner, for he is

impotent

Lady Fidget

Wife of Sir Fidget Hypocritical

The Quack

The doctor who spreads the rumour that Horner is impotent