# Duchess of Berwick — Lady Windermere’s Fan character guide

> Duchess of Berwick in Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Duchess, dear Berwick, The Duchess of Berwick Who has risen, The Duchess of Berwick About Mrs. Erlynne, Berwick

**First appearance:** 0004-act-i

## Who they are

A society matron who manages her daughter's dance card like a military campaign and delivers gossip about Mrs. Erlynne with the relish of a woman doing her moral duty.

## Relationships

### [Lady Windermere](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_windermere_s_fan_se/characters/lady_windermere)

_social_

A gossipy older acquaintance who warns Lady Windermere about her husband's supposed infidelity.

### [Lord Windermere](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_windermere_s_fan_se/characters/lord_windermere)

_social_

A meddling society matron who spreads rumors about his relationship with Mrs. Erlynne.

### [Mr. Hopper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_windermere_s_fan_se/characters/mr_hopper)

_social_

She encourages her daughter's match with the wealthy Mr. Hopper for social advancement.

### [Sir James Royston](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_windermere_s_fan_se/characters/sir_james_royston)

_social_

A society acquaintance; she uses him as a source of gossip and social maneuvering.

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