Mrs Dalloway · Character
Lady Bruton
A grand, hawk-faced hostess who commands lunches, committees, and the Empire itself, and who finds in Hugh Whitbread the perfect instrument for her schemes.
supporting
Also known as Millicent Bruton, Milly, Old Lady Bruton
First appearance: Mrs. Dalloway
As a supporting figure in Mrs Dalloway, Lady Bruton is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Hosts the lunch; inquires about Clarissa; announces Peter Walsh's return; discusses his character.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Upper-class social circle
- Protagonist
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