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Lady Chatterley’s Lover · Character

Hammond

A friend of Clifford's who debates modern marriage.

minor

Also known as Arnold B. Hammond

First appearance: IV

Hammond shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Hammond insists sex is a private, property-like matter between spouses, revealing his jealousy and success-driven mindset.
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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Clifford's intellectual circle
  • Minor estate and society figures
  • Constance's family and lovers

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