Character maps
Big casts, charted from the text itself
Each of these is a real parse of a public-domain book — every named figure, every relationship, and a short quote behind each claim. They open for anyone, with no account. If the book you’re reading isn’t here yet, you can map it yourself.
Bartleby, the Scrivener Character Map
All twelve figures in Melville’s story, charted from the public-domain text — a map made of employers, clerks and landlords, with a line from the story behind each one.
The Iliad Character Map
Every named figure in Homer’s Iliad, charted from the public-domain Lang, Leaf and Myers translation — killers and killed on both sides, with a line from the text behind each connection.
Romeo and Juliet Character Map
Every named figure in the play, charted from the public-domain text — two households, the Prince’s family caught between them, and a line from Shakespeare behind each one.
Hamlet Character Map
Every named figure in the play, charted from the public-domain text — three sons avenging three fathers, with a line from Shakespeare behind each one.
War and Peace Character Map
The whole novel charted from the public-domain Maude translation — every named figure, the families they belong to, and a line from the text behind each one.
The Odyssey Character Map
Every named figure in Homer’s poem, charted from the public-domain Butcher & Lang translation — with a line from the text behind each one.