Short Plays · Character
Magnesia Adolphus
In The Fascinating Foundling, a young woman who redirects her devotion from one suitor to another with alarming speed and theatrical solemnity.
supporting
Also known as Magnesia Adolphus, Adolphus, Magnesia, Magnesia Fitztollemache, Lady Magnesia Fitztollemache, Lady Magnesia, Fitztollemache, the unhappy Magnesia Fitztollemache
First appearance: the fascinating foundling
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Magnesia Adolphus moves between two men, Adolphus and Fitz, in a household where romance and farce are indistinguishable. She declares her love transferable, dedicating to one the caresses and domestic drudgery she once…
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Character groups
- Passion and Fascinating Foundling
- Admirable Bashville love triangle
- Great Catherine court
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