A Passage to India · Character
Lady Mellanby
The wife of the Lieutenant-Governor, who supports Adela after the trial.
minor
Also known as XXIII Lady Mellanby
First appearance: XXIII
Lady Mellanby shows up with force in XXIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Lady Mellanby first appears in 0026 xxiii.
In XXIII: Offers Mrs. Moore accommodation in her cabin, acts as a benefactor.
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- Household and support figures
- Central trial figures
- Protagonist
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In this passage, the dramatic climax occurs when Adela Quested, having renounced her own people and been absor…
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