Emily Webb – Intelligent, curious, and sensitive. She grows from a bright young girl into a woman who marries George Gibbs. In the final act, Emily’s perspective on life and death gives the play its emotional depth.

George Gibbs – The son of Dr. and Mrs. Gibbs. A likable, earnest young man who loves baseball and later marries Emily. Through George, the play explores the joys and responsibilities of adulthood.

Mr. Charles Webb – Editor of the Grover’s Corners Sentinel. A thoughtful, fair-minded man who offers both practical and philosophical advice.

Mrs. Myrtle Webb – Emily’s mother, busy with household chores and devoted to her family. She represents the quiet heroism of everyday life.

Wally Webb – Emily’s younger brother. A minor character who later dies young, emphasizing life’s fragility.

Dr. Frank Gibbs – The town doctor. Hardworking, dependable, and deeply caring, he represents the steady rhythm of small-town life.

Mrs. Julia Gibbs – George’s mother. Warm and nurturing, she dreams of traveling to Paris but remains content with her family and town life.

Rebecca Gibbs – George’s younger sister. A curious and observant girl who later leaves town, symbolizing change and the passage of time.

Simon Stimson – The troubled church organist and choir director. His struggles with alcoholism and despair contrast sharply with the town’s wholesome image.

Howie Newsome – The cheerful milkman who appears in each act, marking the continuity of daily life.

Mrs. Soames – A neighbor who loves gossip and weddings, representing small-town social life.

Constable Warren – The town policeman who maintains order and a sense of community.

Joe Crowell Jr. – A paperboy who dies young in World War I, illustrating lost potential.

Sam Craig – Emily’s cousin, who returns to Grover’s Corners in Act III for her funeral.

Joe Stoddard – The town undertaker, appearing in the final act to reflect on death and remembrance.