Lady Windermere’s Fan · Character
Lord Darlington
A witty bachelor who adores his friend's wife from a careful distance, waiting for the moment her faith in marriage cracks — and then offering to catch her.
major
Also known as Darlington, Lord Darlington Smiling, Lord Darlington Lady Windermere, Lord Darlington C. Exit Parker, Lord Darlington R.C., Cecil Graham Darlington
First appearance: act i
As a major figure in Lady Windermere’s Fan, Lord Darlington is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Lord Darlington first appears in 0004 act i.
With Lady Windermere (romantic): A persistent suitor who tries to tempt her into leaving her husband, creating romantic tension. With Lord Windermere (rivalry): Lord Darlington openly challenges Lord Windermere's marriage and tries to win Lady Windermere's affections.
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Central characters and catalysts
- Upper-class social circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
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- Lady Windermere
romantic · ambivalent
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- Lord Windermere
rivalry · negative
Relationship notes
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See Lord Darlington in act i