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Lady Windermere’s Fan · Character

Tuppy

A minor society figure mentioned in conversation.

minor

Also known as dear Tuppy

First appearance: act i

Tuppy's tie to Lord Windermere is one of the pressures that moves Lady Windermere’s Fan—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Tuppy first appears in 0004 act i.

With Lord Windermere (friendship): A close friend and confidant; Tuppy is a loyal, somewhat foolish companion in Lord Windermere's social set. With Cecil Graham (friendship): Fellow members of the same fashionable bachelor circle, sharing banter and gossip. With Lady Windermere (social): A casual acquaintance; Tuppy is a harmless, talkative member of her social circle.

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LWLord WindermereCGCecil GrahamLWLady WindermereMEMrs. ErlynneTUTuppy

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  • Friendship
  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

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

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See Tuppy in act i
See Tuppy in act i