Lady Chatterley’s Lover · Character
Tommy Dukes
A military friend of Clifford's who engages in intellectual discussions.
minor
Also known as Dukes
First appearance: IV
Tommy Dukes shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Dukes critiques the intellectual life, arguing it is rooted in spite and envy, and advocates for a more holistic, bodily knowledge.
Tommy Dukes first appears in 0003 iv.
In IV: Dukes critiques the intellectual life, arguing it is rooted in spite and envy, and advocates for a more holistic, bodily knowledge.
Later, in VI: Referenced as calling money 'the bitch-goddess'; Connie considers him as a possible father but rejects the idea.
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- Other
Character groups
- Clifford's intellectual circle
- Constance's family and lovers
- Protagonist
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