Dr. Wortle’s School · Character
Lady Anne Clifford
A noblewoman who comments on the scandal, part of the social circle.
minor
Also known as Clifford, The Lady Anne, Anne Clifford
First appearance: part iv xii the stantiloup correspondence
Lady Anne Clifford's tie to Dr. Wortle is one of the pressures that moves Dr. Wortle’s School—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Lady Anne Clifford first appears in 0011 part iv xii the stantiloup correspondence.
With Dr. Wortle (social): Lady Anne Clifford is a wealthy and influential neighbor who interacts with Dr. Wortle in social and community contexts. With Mrs. Wortle (social): Lady Anne Clifford and Mrs. Wortle are acquaintances who share social circles and polite interactions. With Mr. Peacocke (social): Lady Anne Clifford is aware of Mr. Peacocke's situation and interacts with him in a formal, socially distant manner.
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Character Web
17 connectionsA slice of how Lady Anne Clifford sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Central school and clergy
- Gossip and social circle
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak occurs as Dr. Wortle’s private defiance—his principled support of the Peacockes—collapses u…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Dr. Wortle
social · positive
Lady Anne Clifford is a wealthy and influential neighbor who interacts with Dr. How this plays out →
- Mrs. Wortle
social · positive
- Mr. Peacocke
social · ambivalent
- Lord Carstairs
social · positive
- Dr. Wortle
social · positive
Lady Anne Clifford is a wealthy and influential neighbor who interacts with Dr. How this plays out →
- Mrs. Wortle
social · positive
- Mrs. Wortle
social · positive
- Lord Carstairs
social · positive
- Dr. Wortle
social · positive
Lady Anne Clifford is a wealthy and influential neighbor who interacts with Dr. How this plays out →
- Mr. Peacocke
social · ambivalent
- Mr. Peacocke
social · ambivalent
- Lord Carstairs
social · positive
Relationship notes
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See Lady Anne Clifford in part iv xii the stantiloup correspondence