# Jealousy and Rivalry in Lady Rose’s Daughter

> Theme guide for Lady Rose’s Daughter by Mary Augusta Ward.

The central conflict between Lady Henry and Julie is driven by the older woman's furious jealousy of her companion's social success, leading to a bitter power struggle that fractures their household and social circle.

## Where it surfaces

- [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/ii): Lady Henry's jealousy of Julie's social success and her fear of losing influence, especially over Jacob Delafield, drives the chapter's conflict.
- [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/iii): Lady Henry's jealousy of Julie's social success and the resulting conflict.
- [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/iv): Lady Henry's jealousy of Julie's social success and friendships is a primary driver of the chapter's conflict.
- [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/v): Sir Wilfrid's probing of Delafield's feelings for Julie and the underlying tension regarding Warkworth suggest jealousy and rivalry.
- [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/vi): Lady Henry's jealousy of Julie's social success and her rivalry with the Duchess over Julie's time and loyalty.
- [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/xvi): Lady Henry's jealousy of Julie has led to social ostracism, and the rivalry between Julie and her cousin over Warkworth is implied.
- [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/xvii): Lady Henry's jealousy of Julie and the social maneuvering among the guests highlight the theme of rivalry.

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