Lolly Willowes · Character
Satan
The Devil, who comes to Laura not as a terror but as a quiet gentleman offering the freedom no one else thought to give her.
major
Also known as the Devil, The Devil
First appearance: III
As a major figure in Lolly Willowes, Satan is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Described as a huntsman and naturalist who has been pursuing Laura; she speaks to him about women and witchcraft.
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In Great Mop, Satan appears less as a cloven-hoofed tempter than as a courteous, undemanding presence—someone who takes Laura seriously and asks nothing of her in return. He is the counterweight to everything the…
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See Satan in IIICharacter Web
15 connectionsA slice of how Satan sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Countryside and Devil's Circle
- Protagonist
- Family and London Circle
- Minor Villagers and Ancestors
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Climax.
- Setup
- Breaking point
In this passage, Laura reaches an emotional and psychological peak of despair and rebellion, feeling the weigh…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Laura Willowes
psychological · ambivalent
Satan is Laura's diabolical patron and liberator, who offers her freedom from societal… How this plays out →
- Titus
psychological · ambivalent
- Laura Willowes
psychological · ambivalent
Satan is Laura's diabolical patron and liberator, who offers her freedom from societal… How this plays out →
- Laura Willowes
psychological · ambivalent
Satan is Laura's diabolical patron and liberator, who offers her freedom from societal… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Satan in IIIIn the story
Satan appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
