Jealousy and Betrayal

Where it surfaces

• John Mellish

  Talbot's jealousy upon John Mellish's arrival hints at future romantic rivalry and emotional turmoil.

• Poor John Mellish Comes Back Again

  John Mellish feels betrayed by Talbot Bulstrode, whom he accuses of sneaking back to propose to Aurora after claiming he would leave. His jealousy is palpable as he struggles to accept their engagement.

• XII: Steeve Hargraves, the “Softy”

  Mrs. Powell's secret envy of Aurora and Steeve Hargraves's grudge illustrate hidden jealousy and potential betrayal within the household.

• The Spring Meeting

  Talbot's jealousy is evident as he observes Aurora's happiness, while John's trust stands in stark contrast to Talbot's earlier suspicion.

• Love Took Up the Glass of Time, and Turned It in His Glowing Hands

  Talbot's jealousy of John's happiness with Aurora is evident, though he suppresses it.

• Mr. James Conyers

  John's silent agony and doubt mirror the torment of betrayal, while Mrs. Powell's spying hints at future treachery.

• The Trainer's Messenger

  Stephen Hargraves's intense hatred for Aurora, stemming from a past humiliation, drives his willingness to act against her.

• He Only Said, I Am A-Weary.

  Steeve's simmering hatred and envy of Conyers, his hoarded vengeance, and his shaking fist at the sleeping trainer highlight themes of jealousy and the threat of betrayal.

• Still Constant

  John's internal struggle with jealousy and Mrs. Powell's betrayal of trust through manipulation.

• Captain Prodder Carries Bad News to His Niece's House

  John Mellish's growing anxiety and suspicion about Aurora's behavior, coupled with Mrs. Powell's pointed remarks, suggest underlying jealousy and the fear of betrayal.

• The Deed That Had Been Done in the Wood

  John's protective anger and Mrs. Powell's sly remarks suggest underlying tensions and potential betrayal.

• At the Golden Lion

  John's instinctive terror of Conyers and his morbid desire to view the corpse hint at jealousy and the betrayal of trust that Conyers represented.

• XXVII: “My Wife! My Wife! What Wife? I Have No Wife.”

  John's discovery of Aurora's prior marriage to Conyers evokes feelings of betrayal and the collapse of his idealized view of their relationship.

• Captain Prodder Goes Back to Doncaster

  Harrison's description of a woman who hated Conyers echoes Aurora's own fury, and Hargraves's possession of her note suggests potential betrayal of her trust.

• XXXIV: The Discovery of the Weapon with Which James Conyers Had Been Slain

  Mrs. Powell's venomous insinuations betray Aurora's trust and damage her reputation among the household.

• Under a Cloud

  Talbot reflects on his former jealousy and the betrayal he felt upon learning Aurora's secret, though he now sees his own faults.

• The Brass Button by Crosby, Birmingham

  Conyers' history of extortion and betrayal of Aurora is recounted, fueling Prodder's rage.

• Off the Scent

  Hargraves' possession of Conyers' bloodstained coat suggests betrayal and possible jealousy, as the investigation uncovers links between the two men.

• Talbot Bulstrode Makes Atonement for the Past

  Stephen Hargraves' betrayal and jealousy drive him to murder Conyers and attempt to frame Aurora.