Daisy Miller characters

Appears from the start

A young American who has spent much of his life in Geneva and has absorbed the cautious social habits of European society. While visiting Vevey, he becomes fascinated by Daisy Miller but repeatedly tries to classify her conduct instead of trusting his own response to her.

Also known as Annie P. Miller

Appears from the start

A wealthy young American traveler from Schenectady, New York. Talkative, spontaneous, and eager for company, she ignores many of the conventions by which established expatriates judge an unmarried woman, leaving Winterbourne uncertain whether she is innocent, reckless, or deliberately unconventional.

Appears from the start

Daisy's outspoken nine-year-old brother. He roams freely, demands sweets, complains about Europe, and readily tells strangers about his family, making him Winterbourne's accidental introduction to Daisy.

Appears from the start

Daisy and Randolph's vague, indulgent mother, whose poor health and uncertain authority do little to regulate her children's behavior. She accompanies Daisy but does not act as the vigilant chaperone expected by the expatriate circle.

Appears from the start

The Millers' Italian courier. He is familiar enough with the family to offer advice and disapproval, and Winterbourne notices that Daisy treats him less formally than European class conventions would prescribe.

Appears from the start

Winterbourne's wealthy aunt, an established member of the American community in Europe. She refuses to meet Daisy because the Miller family's manners fall outside her standards of respectability.

First appears in chapter 2

An American hostess in Rome who initially takes an interest in Daisy. She sees herself as protecting the young woman from damaging gossip, but her concern becomes social rejection when Daisy refuses to obey her advice.

First appears in chapter 2

A handsome Italian who spends conspicuous amounts of time with Daisy in Rome. His uncertain profession and social standing make him unacceptable to the American expatriates, though Daisy openly prefers his company to their rules.