The
Hothouse
by
Harold Pinter
(List of Characters)
1.
Roote – The head of the institution and the central character. He is
authoritarian, insecure, forgetful, and increasingly paranoid as the story
progresses.
2.
Gibbs – Roote's senior assistant. Calm, disciplined, intelligent, and highly
efficient, he gradually gains influence within the institution.
3.
Lush – A nervous and submissive administrative officer who constantly tries to
avoid blame and satisfy his superiors.
4.
Miss Cutts – A young female employee who has a secret romantic relationship
with Roote. She is confident, independent, and often manipulates situations to
her advantage.
5.
Miss Roach – Another female member of the institution's staff. She assists with
administrative duties and becomes involved in the ongoing investigation.
6.
Lamb – A junior official who is inexperienced, polite, and eager to perform his
duties correctly. He often finds himself caught in the confusion created by his
superiors.
7.
Tubb – A security officer responsible for carrying out orders within the
institution. He participates in investigations and enforcement activities.
8.
Patient 6457 – A resident of the institution whose death becomes the central
mystery that triggers the events of the play. The character never appears on
stage.
9.
Patient 6459 – A female resident who unexpectedly gives birth to a child while
confined in the institution. Like the other patients, she remains offstage and
is known only by her number.
10.
The Newborn Child – The baby born to Patient 6459. Although never seen on
stage, the child's birth becomes a major source of confusion and investigation.
11.
Other Staff Members – Various unnamed employees, attendants, guards, and
officials who help operate the institution and contribute to its bureaucratic
atmosphere.
12.
Other Residents (Patients) – Unnamed individuals confined within the
institution. They remain unseen throughout the play and are referred to only
through administrative records or identification numbers.
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