Mrs. Dane’s Defence (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Henry Arthur Jones
- First Published: 1905
- Type of Work: Play
- Type of Plot: Social realism
- Time of Work: Early twentieth century
- Setting: Near London, England
- Genres: Social realism, Drama
- Subjects: Love or romance, Suicide, Twentieth century, Sin or Original sin, Mental illness, England or English people, London, Scandal
- Locales: London, England
Characters Discussed
Mrs. Dane, a charming woman whose reputation is clouded. She finally is proved to be Felicia Hindemarsh, a notorious woman who had an affair with her employer while working as a governess, bearing him a child. As a result of the affair, the man became demented and his wife committed suicide. When faced with these facts, Mrs. Dane, who truly loves Lionel Carteret, is persuaded by his uncle to disappear from the young man’s life, lest she ruin it.
Lionel Carteret, a young man madly in love with Mrs. Dane. He is the adopted son of Sir Daniel Carteret....
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