Characters
- Gabriel Conroy - The main character of the story.
- Kate Morkan and Julia Morkan - Gabriel's aunts, elderly sisters who throw a party every year during Christmas time.
- Mary Jane Morkan - Niece of Kate and Julia Morkan.
- Lily - Maid, offended by Gabriel Conroy when he asks about her love life.
- Gretta Conroy - Gabriel's wife.
- Molly Ivors - Colleague of Gabriel's, very patriotic about Ireland.
- Mr. Browne - Only Protestant guest at the party.
- Freddy Malins - A drunk and friend of Gabriel.
- Bartell D'Arcy - A famous, retired, tenor.
Gabriel Conroy, Gretta Conroy, Kate and Julia Morkan, and Bartell d'Arcy are all alluded to in James Joyce's later work, Ulysses, though no character from "The Dead" makes a direct appearance in the novel.
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