Lady Windermere’s Fan · Character
Lord Augustus Lorton
A bumbling, twice-married aristocrat hopelessly smitten with Mrs. Erlynne, whose indifference to him is matched only by his willingness to marry her anyway.
supporting
Also known as Augustus, Lord Augustus, Lord Augustus R., Poor Augustus, Lord Augustus Coldly, Lord Augustus Oh, Lord Augustus Chuckling, Lord Augustus Hem, dear Lord Augustus
First appearance: act i
As a supporting figure in Lady Windermere’s Fan, Lord Augustus Lorton is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Lord Augustus Lorton first appears in 0004 act i.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
In this scene, Lady Windermere reaches her emotional and psychological peak as she grapples with the devastati…
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