<Li> The Earthworm--A male earthworm who often quarrels with the Centipede, and is frequently the most pessimistic of the protagonists, though on amicable terms with nearly all . In New York City, he becomes the mascot of a skin - cream company . </Li> <Li> The Old Green Grasshopper--A male grasshopper, who (as the eldest) assumes an almost paternal role to James and the others . He is an accomplished musician; wherefore, he ultimately becomes a member of the New York Symphony Orchestra where his playing is greatly admired . </Li> <Li> The Ladybug--A kind, motherly female ladybug who takes care of James . In the last chapter of the book, it is revealed that the Ladybug "married the head of the New York City Fire Department and lived happily ever after". </Li> <Li> Miss Spider--A good - natured female spider who takes care of James . Generally friendly and decent in manner, but described by Dahl as having "a large, black and murderous - looking head, which to a stranger was probably the most terrifying of all". She has particular resentment toward Sponge, who caused the deaths of Miss Spider's father and grandmother . On the journey, Miss Spider makes hammocks for the others to sleep; and in the final chapter, becomes a tightrope manufacturer . </Li>

Summary of roald dahl james and the giant peach