Chapter XXVI
Wealthy widow who marries Martin, introducing him to a world of luxury and social engagements that he finds both alluring and stifling.
V
Not directly mentioned in this chapter.
Chapter XXVII
Joyce is now married to Martin and is adjusting to his fame and their new life together.
XXVIII
Marries Martin and tries to integrate him into her social world, but their lifestyles clash.
XXIX
Joyce is now married to Martin, but their relationship is strained by their differing values and expectations, as she tries to fit him into her social world.
XXXI
Joyce is now married to Martin and finds herself at odds with his restless nature and the social expectations of their new life.
XXXII
Marries Martin and introduces him to her world of wealth and social obligations.
XXXIII
Joyce is now Martin's wife, and she becomes a central figure in his new social life, pushing him toward a more conventional existence.
Chapter XXXIV
Martin's new wife, who is part of the high society that Martin finds suffocating; their marriage is strained by Martin's discontent.
VII
A widow trapped by quarantine on St. Hubert; she resembles Martin and engages him in conversation about science and charm.
Chapter XXXV
Marries Martin and tries to integrate him into her social world, but their relationship becomes strained.
Chapter II
Feels frightened and lonely, seeking comfort from Martin but recognizing his detachment.
III
Martin hopes she and Leora will become friends.
V
Visits Martin in his room, offering friendship and comfort, though he initially rejects her.
VI
Sails away from St. Hubert on the steamer St. Ia, having shared the ordeal with Martin.
VIII
Mentioned as having left St. Hubert three weeks before Martin.
XXXVI
Marries Martin Arrowsmith and represents the high society life that Martin finds suffocating.
XXXVII
Marries Martin Arrowsmith, representing the high society life that Martin finds both alluring and suffocating.
I
Now a wealthy widow living in a grand house; tries to draw Martin into her social circle.
II
Joyce is enjoying a conversion, dissatisfied with her social set, and considering marrying Martin Arrowsmith.
III
Young, pretty, well-spoken, and wealthy; she accepts Martin's proposal and marries him.
IV
Arranges finances for Martin, placing money in London and New York for his use.
V
Travels with Martin, observes his scientific reputation, and plans to refine his social graces while he discovers other women.
VI
Demanding and particular about Martin's attention, she values social rituals and holds strong prejudices, such as loathing Germans.
XXXVIII
Martin's new wife, who embodies the social world that Martin finds both attractive and suffocating.
I
Martin's wealthy wife, who supports his work but represents the luxurious lifestyle that creates tension with his scientific ideals.
Chapter II
Joyce is frustrated by Martin's repeated absences from her social events, highlighting the strain between his scientific dedication and their personal life.
III
Convinces Martin to stay at the Institute, revealing her pregnancy and expressing concern about his leaving for a 'hole-and-corner existence'.
XXXIX
Marries Martin and introduces him to a life of wealth and social obligations.
I
Martin's second wife; she is polite but uncomfortable with Clif, and Martin later criticizes her lack of simplicity.
II
Joyce suffers horribly during childbirth but recovers briskly, resuming her social activities three months later.
III
Attempts to support Martin's work by building him a laboratory, but her lack of understanding creates tension.
IV
Joyce brings her friends to Martin's lab, treating his work as a charming spectacle and dismissing his concerns about the disruptions.
V
Martin's wife, whose marriage to him is questioned by the Hopburns, who recall her late father Roger Lanyon.
VI
Referred to as 'The Arranger' by Terry; Martin resents her busyness and social obligations, though she occasionally surprises him with amusements.
XL
Marries Martin Arrowsmith and becomes part of his new social life, but their relationship is strained by Martin's discontent.
I
Joyce pressures Martin to accept the directorship, valuing prestige and social position, leading to a conflict that ends their marriage.
II
Joyce writes a letter to Martin demanding reconciliation, but he avoids addressing it directly.
III
Visits Martin in the wilderness, proposes building a house nearby, but is rejected.
Chapter IV
After a gay dinner with Latham Ireland, admits she may divorce Martin and marry Ireland.