Analýza: Laurence Sterne - tristram shandy

Tristram Shandy is the narrator and main protagonist of the story. He is an ill-fated nonentity who is not even born until halfway of the novel.

Mrs. Shandy, Tristram´s mother, should be a rational and stubborn woman as a Tristram´s description says. In Tristram's father´s mind his wife is the stereotypical sentimentalist woman.

Walter Shandy is Tristram's father. He has a passionate interest in philosophy and intellectual speculation, he chooses a name Trismegistus in honor of his favorite philosopher, for his son. He is somewhat torn away from reality.

Toby Shandy is Tristram's uncle called Uncle Toby. He is an old veteran who takes delight in recalling his past campaigns.

Corporal Trim is Uncle Toby´s faithful and innocent servant.

Mr. Yorick is villege parson, he is an absurdly remarkable cleric, he stands in a story as a jocous character