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An Ideal Husband · Character

Margaret

A woman mentioned in passing by Lady Markby.

minor

Also known as dear Margaret

First appearance: an ideal husband

Margaret's tie to Lord Goring is one of the pressures that moves An Ideal Husband—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Lord Goring (professional): Margaret is a maid in Lord Goring's household, performing domestic…

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Character Web

6 connections

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MCMrs. CheveleyLGLord GoringLCLady ChilternTHThe HartlocksVDVicomte de Nan…MAMargaret

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  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Peripheral society and family
  • Protagonist
  • Central characters in scandal

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In this scene, the dramatic climax occurs because Lord Goring’s casual, evasive banter with his father masks t…

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