Barchester Towers · Character
Mrs. Stanhope
Dr. Stanhope's wife, an invalid living abroad.
minor
Also known as Stanhope
First appearance: The Stanhope Family
Mrs. Stanhope's tie to Eleanor Bold is one of the pressures that moves Barchester Towers—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A handsome, idle woman who has embraced the Italian far niente and whose only purpose in life is dressing well.
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With Eleanor Bold (social): Eleanor is a guest and acquaintance of Mrs. Stanhope, who is a shallow and socially ambitious hostess. With Eleanor Bold (social): Eleanor is a guest and acquaintance of Mrs. Stanhope, who is…
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- Other
Character groups
- Barchester Clergy & Gentry
- Extended Cast & Background Figures
- Ullathorne Locals & Tenants
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the archdeacon, despite his usual self-assurance, is visibly…
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- Eleanor Bold
social · ambivalent
Eleanor is a guest and acquaintance of Mrs. How this plays out →
- Eleanor Bold
social · ambivalent
Eleanor is a guest and acquaintance of Mrs. How this plays out →
- Eleanor Bold
social · ambivalent
Eleanor is a guest and acquaintance of Mrs. How this plays out →
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See Mrs. Stanhope in The Stanhope FamilyIn the story
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See Mrs. Stanhope in The Stanhope Family