# Wilfrid — Miss Mole character guide

> Wilfrid in Miss Mole by E. H. Young.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mr. Wilfrid

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Snapshot

A young man whose teasing flattery lands where he aims, he watches Miss Mole with an attention that unsettles the Corder household.

## Who they are

Wilfrid moves through the Corders' circle as a visitor whose nonsense carries enough truth to sting or soothe, and he fixes his notice on Miss Mole rather than on Ethel, who cannot hide her hurt. His divided attention sharpens the quiet rivalry between the two women and exposes how much of the household's emotional weather runs through him. Ethel's attempts to read his fascination—and to dismiss Miss Mole as past the age of being attractive—make him the early measure of everyone's self-deceptions.

## Relationships

### [Miss Hannah Mole](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_mole_se/characters/miss_hannah_mole)

_friendship_

Wilfrid is the Corders' young son, and Miss Mole treats him with kindness and patience, becoming a maternal figure to the lonely boy.

### [Ethel Corder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_mole_se/characters/ethel_corder)

_family_

Ethel is dismissive and sometimes cruel to her younger brother Wilfrid, showing little sisterly affection.

### [Miss Hannah Mole](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_mole_se/characters/miss_hannah_mole)

_friendship_

Wilfrid is the Corders' young son, and Miss Mole treats him with kindness and patience, becoming a maternal figure to the lonely boy.

### [Miss Hannah Mole](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_mole_se/characters/miss_hannah_mole)

_friendship_

Wilfrid is the Corders' young son, and Miss Mole treats him with kindness and patience, becoming a maternal figure to the lonely boy.

### [Ethel Corder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_mole_se/characters/ethel_corder)

_family_

Ethel is dismissive and sometimes cruel to her younger brother Wilfrid, showing little sisterly affection.

### [Ethel Corder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_mole_se/characters/ethel_corder)

_family_

Ethel is dismissive and sometimes cruel to her younger brother Wilfrid, showing little sisterly affection.

## In the story

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_mole_se/chapters/vii)

Absent from Hannah's first evening; Ruth implies he deliberately avoided it, and Robert Corder dismisses his engagements as unreliable.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_mole_se/chapters/viii)

Wilfrid teases Ethel and Ruth, shows appreciation for Hannah's wit, and reveals his nonchalant, irreverent nature. He is a source of both joy and difficulty for Hannah.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_mole_se/chapters/ix)

Compares Hannah to Mona Lisa, causing Ethel's jealousy; teases and flatters Hannah.

### [The Underground Struggles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_mole_se/chapters/x)

Wilfrid is cheerful and teasing, calling Hannah 'Mona Lisa.' He is in trouble with Robert Corder and faces potential consequences, but remains lighthearted.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_mole_se/chapters/xi)

Corder is annoyed by Wilfrid's idleness and amused superiority.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_mole_se/chapters/xii)

Mentioned as an alien like Hannah, who uses her as a mirror for his own reflection.

### [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_mole_se/chapters/xv)

Teases Hannah affectionately, calls her 'Mona Lisa,' and shows concern for Ethel's whereabouts.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_mole_se/chapters/xvi)

Wilfrid waits for Hannah in his doorway, teases her about her 'Mona Lisa' demeanor and her interaction with Mr. Samson, and discusses his own romantic 'preliminaries'.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_mole_se/chapters/xvii)

Wilfrid teases Ethel and praises Hannah's conversational skills, calling her 'Mona Lisa'.

### [Chapter XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_mole_se/chapters/xxi)

Sits with Hannah, discusses Howard's revolt against the ministry, and criticizes Robert Corder's need for control.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_mole_se/chapters/xxii)

Mentioned as having enjoyed talking with Miss Mole, sparking Robert Corder's jealousy.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_mole_se/chapters/xxvi)

Gives Hannah a brooch as a Christmas gift, arranged through Doris.

### [XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_mole_se/chapters/xxxiii)

Returns home and is warmly greeted by Hannah; jokes about the kiss and tries to defuse tension; shows affection and loyalty toward Hannah.

### [XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_mole_se/chapters/xxxv)

Wilfrid returns from a tense Sunday dinner and engages in lighthearted banter with Hannah, offering a moment of relief and discussing his desire to change lodgings.

### [XXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/miss_mole_se/chapters/xxxix)

Takes Ruth on a surprise outing to the pantomime; helps conceal the plan from Robert Corder.

## Links

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