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Lady Windermere’s Fan · Character

Cecil Graham

A charming young man-about-town whose easy wit and social compliance make him the perfect instrument for Mrs. Erlynne's calculated ascent into respectable drawing rooms.

supporting

Also known as Cecil, Cecil Graham Mrs. Erlynne, Cecil Graham Arthur, Cecil Graham Hallo, Cecil Graham None, Cecil Graham Darlington, Enter Mr. Cecil Graham, Mr. Graham, Exit Mr. Cecil Graham, Mr. Cecil Graham

First appearance: act i

As a supporting figure in Lady Windermere’s Fan, Cecil Graham is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

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Cecil Graham moves through Lady Windermere's party with the effortless grace of a man who knows everyone and owes nothing to anyone—except, perhaps, his aunt Lady Jedburgh, whose political connections he may or may not…

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Character Web

10 connections

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SJSir James Roys…LALady Agatha Ca…RORosalieLWLord WindermereLWLady WindermereCGCecil Graham

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  • Friendship
  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • Upper-class social circle
  • Central characters and catalysts
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Breaking point

In this scene, Lady Windermere reaches her emotional and psychological peak as she grapples with the devastati…

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See Cecil Graham in act i