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Mrs. Fyne

Fyne's self-possessed wife, all theory and composure, who takes Flora in yet keeps her at a cool, governess-like distance.

supporting

Also known as Mrs. Fyne, the Fyne

First appearance: II: The Fynes and the Girlfriend

As a supporting figure in Chance, Mrs. Fyne is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Fyne's wife, who takes an interest in Flora and helps her, though her motives are complex.

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Mrs. Fyne is a woman of decided views and splendid teeth, presiding over her household with the calm efficiency of a capable governess rather than a warm hostess. She shelters Flora after her flight but treats the girl's distress as a problem to be managed, her kindness hedged by theoretical positions and unspoken judgments. Her coolness toward Flora and her influence over her husband shape how the girl is received, protected, and ultimately pushed toward the Anthonys.

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Flora's orbit and ship crew
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Relationships

Charles Powell
social · positive
Powell is a frequent visitor and confidant in the Fyne household, acting as a bridge… How this plays out →
Captain Anthony
social · negative
Flora de Barral
social · negative
Mr. Smith
social · neutral
Charles Powell
social · positive
Powell is a frequent visitor and confidant in the Fyne household, acting as a bridge… How this plays out →
Charles Powell
social · positive
Powell is a frequent visitor and confidant in the Fyne household, acting as a bridge… How this plays out →
Captain Anthony
social · negative
Captain Anthony
social · negative
Flora de Barral
social · negative
Mr. Smith
social · neutral
Flora de Barral
social · negative
Mr. Smith
social · neutral

Charles Powell
Powell is a frequent visitor and confidant in the Fyne household, acting as a bridge between the Fynes and the outside world.
Captain Anthony
Captain Anthony and Mrs. Fyne are acquaintances with a strained relationship, as she disapproves of his marriage to Flora.
Flora de Barral
Flora and Mrs. Fyne have a tense social relationship, with Mrs. Fyne acting as a patronizing and judgmental figure.
Mr. Smith
Mr. Smith and Mrs. Fyne are social acquaintances, connected through the Fyne family's social circle.
Charles Powell
Powell is a frequent visitor and confidant in the Fyne household, acting as a bridge between the Fynes and the outside world.
Charles Powell
Powell is a frequent visitor and confidant in the Fyne household, acting as a bridge between the Fynes and the outside world.
Captain Anthony
Captain Anthony and Mrs. Fyne are acquaintances with a strained relationship, as she disapproves of his marriage to Flora.
Captain Anthony
Captain Anthony and Mrs. Fyne are acquaintances with a strained relationship, as she disapproves of his marriage to Flora.
Flora de Barral
Flora and Mrs. Fyne have a tense social relationship, with Mrs. Fyne acting as a patronizing and judgmental figure.
Mr. Smith
Mr. Smith and Mrs. Fyne are social acquaintances, connected through the Fyne family's social circle.
Flora de Barral
Flora and Mrs. Fyne have a tense social relationship, with Mrs. Fyne acting as a patronizing and judgmental figure.
Mr. Smith
Mr. Smith and Mrs. Fyne are social acquaintances, connected through the Fyne family's social circle.

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In the story

Mrs. Fyne appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Part I: The Damsel
Fyne's wife, who takes an interest in Flora and helps her, though her motives are complex.
II: The Fynes and the Girlfriend
Reveals her feminist doctrine, which prioritizes a woman's self-interest over consideration for others.
IV: The Governess
Shares her husband's concern, noting Flora's fondness for Charley and her own powerlessness to warn her.
V: The Tea-Party
Visits Marlow for tea, seeking his practical sagacity and revealing details about Flora's difficult history.
VI: Flora
Relates Flora's history to Marlow, showing her concern and her philosophical views on women's rights.
VII: On the Pavement
Mentioned as having read Flora's letter and shared its contents with Fyne, expressing concern about Flora's state of mind.
Part II: The Knight
The driving force behind the introduction of Flora to Captain Anthony. She writes a letter to Anthony and orchestrates a meeting, acting with a sense of moral conviction.

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