Lolly Willowes · Character
Sibyl Mauleverer
A friend or acquaintance of Laura's in the countryside.
minor
Also known as Sibyl, Miss Sibyl Mauleverer, Miss Mauleverer
First appearance: iii
Sibyl Mauleverer's tie to Laura Willowes is one of the pressures that moves Lolly Willowes—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Sibyl Mauleverer first appears in 0002 iii.
With Laura Willowes (friendship): Sibyl is a sophisticated and worldly woman who befriends Laura in London and encourages her artistic and independent spirit. With Laura Willowes (friendship): Sibyl is a sophisticated and worldly woman who befriends Laura in London and encourages her artistic and independent spirit.
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Family and London Circle
- Protagonist
- Minor Villagers and Ancestors
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Sibyl is a sophisticated and worldly woman who befriends Laura in London and encourages… How this plays out →
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See Sibyl Mauleverer in iii