Mr. Britling Sees It Through · Character

Lady Frensham

A local aristocrat and political figure, part of the social backdrop.

minor

Also known as Philbert, Raeburn, Mr. Raeburn

First appearance: § 1

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Mentioned as possibly attending, with a strong interest in the Irish Question.

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With Mr. Britling (social): Lady Frensham is a neighbor and social acquaintance of Mr. Britling, engaging in polite country society interactions. With Mr. Direck (social): Lady Frensham is a local aristocrat who socializes with Mr. Direck during his stay in the English countryside. With Mr. Britling (social): Lady Frensham is a neighbor and social acquaintance of Mr. Britling, engaging in polite country society interactions.

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Relationships

Mr. Britling
social · positive
Lady Frensham is a neighbor and social acquaintance of Mr. How this plays out →
Mr. Direck
social · positive
Mr. Britling
social · positive
Lady Frensham is a neighbor and social acquaintance of Mr. How this plays out →
Mr. Britling
social · positive
Lady Frensham is a neighbor and social acquaintance of Mr. How this plays out →
Mr. Direck
social · positive

Mr. Britling
Lady Frensham is a neighbor and social acquaintance of Mr. Britling, engaging in polite country society interactions.
Mr. Direck
Lady Frensham is a local aristocrat who socializes with Mr. Direck during his stay in the English countryside.
Mr. Britling
Lady Frensham is a neighbor and social acquaintance of Mr. Britling, engaging in polite country society interactions.
Mr. Britling
Lady Frensham is a neighbor and social acquaintance of Mr. Britling, engaging in polite country society interactions.
Mr. Direck
Lady Frensham is a local aristocrat who socializes with Mr. Direck during his stay in the English countryside.

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Lady Frensham appears across 13 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

§ 3
Mentioned as possibly attending, with a strong interest in the Irish Question.
§ 4
Arrives from London and dominates the conversation with her vehement opposition to Home Rule, citing Sir Edward Carson and threatening civil war.
§ 6
Her cosmogony, along with Mr. Britling's, is destined to be shattered by the event.
§ 4
Plays hockey with notably long flannel trousers that keep coming down; a source of concern for Mr. Direck.
§ 5
Referred to as Mr. Raeburn, tells untruthful reminiscences of the afternoon.
§ 6
Imagined by Mr. Britling as a symbol of garrulous, malicious patriotism who might capitulate to the Germans.
§ 3
Mentioned among Mr. Britling's thoughts as he lies awake.
§ 1
Mentioned in Mr. Britling's thoughts about the governing class.
§ 2
Mentioned indirectly as a possible acquaintance of the old lady arguing with a police officer about the blackout.
IV: In the Web of the Ineffective
Dominates the gathering at Claverings with arrogant, divisive rhetoric; attacks shirkers, Labour, and the Cabinet, including calling Lord Haldane a traitor.
IV: In the Web of the Ineffective
Present at Claverings, described as despondent and tired-looking.
§ 15
Dominates the gathering with aggressive, accusatory patriotism, attacking shirkers, labor, and the Cabinet, and praising Sir Edward Carson and Lloyd George.
§ 15
Present at Claverings, despondent and tired-looking; later discusses the war's mismanagement and the lack of competent leadership with Mr. Britling.

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