Moll Flanders · Character
The Elder Brother
The charming eldest son of Moll's foster household, who woos her with money and promises, then abandons her when marriage to a penniless girl becomes inconvenient.
supporting
Also known as the elder brother, The elder brother
First appearance: moll flanders
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He is the first man to teach Moll that love and economics are inseparable, pressing gold into her hand while insisting she refuse his brother. His seduction is patient and calculated, exploiting her vanity and her…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Social
- Family
Character groups
- Moll's associates and lovers
- Protagonist
- Authority figures and criminals
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- Mrs. Betty
romantic · negative
- Robin
family · negative
- Moll Flanders
romantic · negative
- The Gentleman at Bath
social · neutral
- The Bank Clerk
social · neutral
- Moll Flanders
romantic · negative
- Mrs. Betty
romantic · negative
- Mrs. Betty
romantic · negative
- The Gentleman at Bath
social · neutral
- The Bank Clerk
social · neutral
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