The Heart of Midlothian (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Sir Walter Scott
- First Published: 1818
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Historical
- Time of Work: Early eighteenth century
- Setting: Scotland
- Genres: Long fiction, Historical fiction
- Subjects: Justice, Prisoners, Love or romance, Betrayal, Rural or country life, Eighteenth century, Lower classes, Moral conditions, Illegitimacy, Ethics, Adventure, Scotland or Scottish people, Presbyterian church
- Locales: England, Scotland
Characters Discussed
David Deans, a moderately prosperous Scottish farmer in the early 1700’s. A vigorous, stern Presbyterian, he is hurt and stunned when his younger daughter is charged with child murder, and he finds comfort only in the devotion of his older daughter Jeanie, who indirectly gets him a more fertile farm while obtaining a pardon for her sister. Although David cannot wholly approve of Jeanie’s fiancé, he is reconciled to the marriage.
Jeanie Deans, a rather plain and simple girl who shows much moral earnestness and courage when she refuses to lie to...
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