Mrs. Davilow

Book I: The Spoiled Child

Gwendolen's mother, who is gentle and somewhat in awe of her daughter, managing the household with limited means.

II

Gwendolen's mother, who writes the letter informing Gwendolen of the family's financial ruin and urging her return.

III

Gwendolen's mother, anxious about her daughter's opinion of the house, later discusses the expense of a horse with Mr. Gascoigne.

IV

Gwendolen's mother, depicted as tender and timid, always apologetic toward Gwendolen for the evils brought on by a stepfather.

VI

Mrs. Davilow is Gwendolen's mother, who offers mild criticism of Gwendolen's dramatic ambitions and prefers to leave horrible things to men.

VII

Gwendolen's mother, expresses anxiety about the hunt and Rex's injury.

Chapter IX

Mrs. Davilow privately hopes for a brilliant match for Gwendolen but fears her daughter's unpredictable nature. She is wounded by Gwendolen's remark about her upbringing and is comforted afterward.

Chapter X

Gwendolen's mother, present at the meeting, helps facilitate the introduction with Grandcourt.

Chapter XI

Present at the party; Gwendolen is deposited by her side after dancing with Klesmer.

XIII

Anxiously observes the courtship, hoping for Gwendolen's happiness but troubled by uncertainty and foreboding.

XIV

Tries to understand Gwendolen's sudden change of heart and is left helpless and miserable.

Chapter XXI

Gwendolen's mother, who is distressed by the family's financial situation and fears Gwendolen's reaction to the prospect of becoming a governess.

XXIII

Anxiously suggests Gwendolen not meet Klesmer alone, but is overruled.

Chapter XXIV

Tries to comfort Gwendolen and suggests keeping the ornaments; reverses her usual role by attempting to cheer her daughter.

Chapter XXVI

Anxiously supports Gwendolen, hoping Grandcourt's interest might improve their fortunes, but defers to her daughter's wishes.

Chapter XXVII

Mrs. Davilow is informed of the engagement and is relieved that their financial troubles are over.

Book IV: Gwendolen Gets Her Choice

Gwendolen's mother, relieved and hopeful about the advantageous match.

XXIX

Questions Gwendolen about Deronda and shares gossip about his parentage, causing Gwendolen distress.

Chapter XXXI

Gwendolen's mother, tearful and anxious at the parting.

Chapter XLIV

Gwendolen's mother, who is deceived by Gwendolen's acting of satisfaction and is kept at a distance.

LVII

Expected to follow Sir Hugo, her presence is seen as a comfort and motivation for Gwendolen.

LVIII

Receives the telegram about Grandcourt's drowning and prepares to travel to Genoa with Mr. Gascoigne.

LXIV

Gwendolen's mother, who is relieved to have her daughter back but struggles to understand her enigmatic distress. She learns of Grandcourt's will and tries to comfort Gwendolen.

LXV

Gwendolen's concern for her mother's welfare is central to her dilemma about the inheritance; she wishes to ensure her mother is provided for.