A Room with a View | Characters
The Miss Alans
Miss Theresa and Miss Catherine Alan are normally referred to as “the Miss Alans who stood for good breeding.” They are yet another example of what Lucy might become by following Charlotte. They have chosen independence but within the confines of society’s rules. They can remain single but they gain little in doing so. They are dull people who see the world as a book. They travel to read the great book and learn about life but they cannot live for themselves. They cannot be passionate living people. They must be staid, demure, and carry their guidebooks....
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