Point Counter Point · Character
Mrs. Quarles
Sidney Quarles's wife and Philip's mother.
minor
First appearance: ii
Mrs. Quarles shows up with force in Chapter XVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Expresses her wish that Philip had gone to war to break his emotional shell; discussed this with Elinor.
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In Chapter XVIII: Expresses her wish that Philip had gone to war to break his emotional shell; discussed this with Elinor. Later, in XXXI: Enters during the confrontation, tries to console Gladys, but is met with…
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