# Lady Circumference — Decline and Fall character guide

> Lady Circumference in Decline and Fall by Evelyn Waugh.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0008-part-i-viii-the-sports

## Who they are

A formidable aristocratic mother of a Llanabba pupil.

## In the story

### [VIII: The Sports](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/decline_and_fall_se/chapters/part-i-viii-the-sports)

Arrives with her husband, criticizes the grass, and becomes furious over the disputed race decision.

### [IX: The Sports—Continued](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/decline_and_fall_se/chapters/part-i-ix-the-sports-continued)

Stands with the hostile camp, feeling uneasy around wealthier people like Mrs. Beste-Chetwynde, and shows a responsive glitter at the idea of beating the 'coloured man.'

### [VI: A Hitch in the Wedding Preparations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/decline_and_fall_se/chapters/part-ii-vi-a-hitch-in-the-wedding-preparations)

Lady Circumference disapproves of Margot's ostentatious second marriage and refuses to attend, lamenting the death of her son Tangent.

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