Lavengro · Character

Winifred

A woman associated with the stranger, who appears in a tense scene with Lavengro.

minor

Also known as Winifred

First appearance: i

Winifred shows up with force in LXXII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Peter's wife, who questions the narrator about his knowledge of God and shows concern for his spiritual state.

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In LXXII: Peter's wife, who questions the narrator about his knowledge of God and shows concern for his spiritual state. Later, in The Sabbath Day with Peter and Winifred: Peter's wife, who consoles him with gentle…

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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LXXII
Peter's wife, who questions the narrator about his knowledge of God and shows concern for his spiritual state.
The Sabbath Day with Peter and Winifred
Peter's wife, who consoles him with gentle words in their native language and urges the narrator to reflect on time and salvation.
LXXIV
Winifred shows concern for Peter's distress and comforts him; she participates in the discussions about pride and hospitality.
The Unpardonable Sin
Present during Peter's narration, sobbing violently at his account.
The Landlord's Tale: Despair and Deliverance
The landlord's wife, who encourages him to read the Bible and remains devoted despite his secret.
Chapter LXXVII
Comforts Peter, argues he never committed the sin, and urges him to rest.
LXXVIII
Expresses gratitude for the change in her husband; accompanies him to the Sunday service.
LXXIX
Supports Peter's invitation, confronts the evil spirit in Peter's story, and later sits with the narrator to offer her own spiritual counsel.
The Border Crossing
Supports Peter's invitation, hoping to welcome Lavengro into Wales.

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