The Witch - Characters

Characters

  • Duke
  • Lord Governor
  • Sebastian, contracted to Isabella
  • Fernando, his friend
  • Antonio, husband to Isabella
  • Aberzanes, a gentleman, neither honest, wise, nor valiant
  • Almachildes, a fantastical gentleman
  • Gaspero and Germio,servants to Antonio
  • Firestone, the clown and Hecate's son
  • Boy
  • Duchess
  • Isabella, niece to the governor (and wife to Antonio)
  • Francisca, Antonio’s sister
  • Amoretta, the duchess's woman
  • Florida, a courtesan
  • An old woman
  • Hecate, the chief witch
  • Five other witches, including Stadlin, Hoppo, Puckle and Hellwain
  • Malkin, a spirit like a cat

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