Lady Windermere’s Fan · Character
Sir James Royston
A gentleman briefly mentioned in the social circle.
minor
Also known as James
First appearance: act i
Sir James Royston's tie to Lady Windermere is one of the pressures that moves Lady Windermere’s Fan—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Sir James Royston first appears in 0004 act i.
With Lady Windermere (social): A society gentleman who is a polite acquaintance at social events. With Lord Windermere (social): A fellow gentleman of society; their interactions are cordial but superficial. With Duchess of Berwick (social): A society acquaintance; she uses him as a source of gossip and social maneuvering.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Upper-class social circle
- Protagonist
- Central characters and catalysts
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
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- Lady Windermere
social · positive
A society gentleman who is a polite acquaintance at social events. How this plays out →
- Lord Windermere
social · positive
- Duchess of Berwick
social · ambivalent
Relationship notes
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See Sir James Royston in act i