Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm characters

Appears from the start

An imaginative, talkative girl from the struggling Randall household at Sunnybrook Farm. Sent to live with her mother's older sisters in Riverboro, Rebecca meets discipline and disapproval with curiosity, affection, and a strong desire to make herself useful.

Appears from the start

Rebecca's widowed mother, who is raising seven children with very little money at Sunnybrook Farm. She sends one daughter to Riverboro because she believes her sisters can provide opportunities that the farm cannot.

Appears from the start

Rebecca's oldest sister, a capable and practical girl whom Aunt Miranda originally expected to receive. Her usefulness at Sunnybrook leads Aurelia to send Rebecca instead.

First appears in chapter 2

The sterner of Rebecca's two aunts in Riverboro. Miranda values order, thrift, obedience, and the family's standing, and she is disappointed that impulsive Rebecca arrives in place of dependable Hannah.

First appears in chapter 2

Rebecca's gentler aunt, who shares the brick house with Miranda. Jane is quiet and dutiful but quickly recognizes Rebecca's warmth and imagination, often softening Miranda's judgments.

Also known as Uncle Jerry

First appears in chapter 2

The friendly stagecoach driver who carries Rebecca from Maplewood toward Riverboro. Her lively account of herself wins his sympathy, and he remains one of the adults who appreciates her unusual way of seeing the world.

First appears in chapter 5

Rebecca's loyal Riverboro school friend. Emma Jane is more cautious and conventional than Rebecca, but readily joins her plans and provides steady companionship as they grow up.

First appears in chapter 5

Rebecca's teacher in Riverboro, who sees ability beneath her distractibility and encourages her writing, recitation, and intellectual development.

First appears in chapter 7

A poor Riverboro girl whose unreliable father and disorderly home attract Rebecca's concern. Rebecca's efforts to help Clara Belle sometimes exceed the limits set by her aunts.

Also known as Mr. Aladdin

First appears in chapter 12

A prosperous young businessman who meets Rebecca during one of her charitable schemes. Amused by her earnestness and impressed by her gifts, he becomes a distant friend and benefactor whom she privately associates with the magical helper Aladdin.

First appears in chapter 7

Clara Belle's irresponsible father, whose charm does not compensate for his neglect of work and family obligations. His conduct repeatedly complicates Rebecca's attempts to assist the Simpson household.