Angleas Ashes Characters

Frank McCourt	Tells a story Young man and perspectives
Malachy McCourt	Frank’s younger brother by one year. Named after his father More attractive than Frank, charms his way into people's heart
Malachy McCourt, Sr.	an alcoholic; spends money on drinks not his family Goes off for a job but never sends his family money
Angela McCourt	Frank’s “Mam” Humorous and loving, not overbearing or self-pitying, despite her difficult life. Deals with her husband’s alcoholism, the deaths of three of her children, and the necessity of begging for money Always considers her children and their welfare above all else.
Margaret McCourt	Beautiful daughter Inspires Malachy to stop drinking for a while Passes away. Causes Angela into a state of depression and causes her to neglect her children.
Oliver McCourt	Eugene’s twin; Frank's younger brother Dies within months of each other; after Margaret's death
Eugene McCourt	Oliver’s twin; Frank's younger brother Dies within months of each other; after Margaret's death
Michael McCourt	Frank’s second youngest brother; born in Limerick Frank believes was left by an angel on the seventh step of their house.
Alphie McCourt	Frank’s youngest brother
Delia Fortune	Angela McCourt’s cousin Doesn’t like Malachy McCourt Sr., Moves Angela and her family from New York back to Limerick.
Philomena Flynn	Angela McCourt’s cousin Doesn’t like Malachy McCourt Sr., Moves Angela and her family from New York back to Limerick.
Mrs. Leibowitz	The mother of Freddie Leibowitz A generous, warm woman who feeds Frank McCourt when he’s hungry
Freddie Liebowitz	A young boy who lives in the same building as Frank McCourt while the McCourts live in Brooklyn.
Minnie MacAdorey	A good-hearted neighbor of the McCourts during their time in Brooklyn, Often takes care of Frank and his siblings while Angela and Malachy Sr. are busy.
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Mr. Dimino	The local Italian grocer in Frank McCourt’s Brooklyn neighborhood He gives the McCourts free food
Grandma Sheehan	The old, severe mother of Angela McCourt, and Frank McCourt’s grandmother plays an important role in Frank’s growth and development.
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Grandpa McCourt	Malachy McCourt Sr.’s father.
Mr. Heggarty	An ex-IRA (Irish Republican Army) official who fought for Irish independence refuses to help Malachy McCourt Sr. find work.
Aunt Aggie	Angela’s sister and Frank’s miserly aunt. Resents the McCourt children Although she never ceases to be rude and unpleasant, she proves her loyalty to the family by helping them through tough times.
Uncle Pa Keating	The kind, likable husband of Aunt Aggie like Malachy McCourt Sr., a heavy drinker and a gifted storyteller. As several points in the memoir, he comforts Frank McCourt
Pat Sheehan	Frank’s warm and caring uncle. Helps Frank’s confidence and encourages him to follow his own instincts in adulthood.
Mr. Benson	A schoolteacher at the Limerick school that Frank McCourt attends until the age of 14.
Mr. Scallan	Mr. Scallan is the headmaster at Leamy's National School in Limerick.
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Bridey Hannon	Angela’s neighbor in Roden Lane and her favorite confidante. Gives Angela much-needed support and empathy.
Mr. and Mrs. Hannon	Bridey father and mother Frank grows to love him like a father Gives Frank his first job delivering coal
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Paddy Clohessy	A school friend of Frank McCourt leaves Limerick to go to England.
Bill Gavin	A young, decent man who rents a room in Margaret Sheehan’s house.
Mrs. O’Connor	Mrs. O'Connor teaches Irish dancing in Limerick; seven-year-old Frank attends her class but not for long.
Cyril Benson	Cyril Benson is the star pupil in Mrs. O'Connor's Irish dancing class. He may or may not be related to Mr. Benson the teacher.
Father Gorey	Father Gorey is the priest in charge of the Arch Confraternity of the Holy Family.
Mr. O’Neill	An eccentric teacher at Frank McCourt’s school, who urges the students to study math.
Fintan Slattery	A generous classmate of Frank McCourt.
Kathleen O’Connell	Kathleen O'Connell is a Limerick grocer who lets Angela buy food on credit.
Mr. Clohessy	A middle-aged man who knew Angela Sheehan McCourt when they were much younger, and—it’s implied—loved her.
Mr. Timoney	An elderly, eccentric man. Frank McCourt reads to him.
Patricia Madigan	A young, kind-hearted girl who befriends Frank McCourt while they’re both in the hospital. She eventually dies of illness.
Sister Rita	Sister Rita is a nun who attends to Frank at the Fever Hospital.
Seamus	A janitor in the Limerick hospital, who looks after Frank McCourt while he’s being treated for typhoid fever.
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Mr. O’Dea	The schoolmaster at the Limerick school that Frank McCourt attends until the age of 14.
Mr. O’Halloran	An eccentric, knowledgeable schoolteacher who encourages Frank McCourt and his peers to contemplate the world.
Mrs. Purcell	Mrs. Purcell listens to American jazz and Shakespeare on the radio and allows Frank to listen with her.
Laman Griffin	A cousin of Angela Sheehan McCourt, Laman Griffin is a charismatic yet unpredictable man. After Angela and her family move in with Laman, Frank McCourt begins to like Laman, admiring his fondness for reading
Mrs. O’Connell	A stern, humorless woman who works at the telegram office.
Theresa Carmody	A young, pretty Limerick girl who’s suffering from consumption (tuberculosis), Theresa Carmody loses her virginity to Frank McCourt, just as Frank loses his virginity to her.
Mr. Harrington	A bigoted Englishman living in Limerick, Mr. Harrington nearly costs Frank McCourt his job when he spitefully accuses Frank of stealing his food and alcohol.
Mrs. Finucane	An elderly woman who sells overpriced dresses to the people of Limerick.
Nora Molloy	An old friend of Angela McCourt’s, who lives in Limerick. Nora Molloy is close friends with Angela, and it’s suggested that they’ve bonded because of the similarities between their husbands.
Peter Molloy	The irresponsible, alcoholic husband of Nora Molloy.
Mikey Molloy	A Limerick teenager; a couple years older than Frank who represents an important influence on Frank’s development.