Something New · Character
Aline Peters
A wealthy American heiress engaged to Freddie Threepwood, whose self-imposed starvation out of filial sympathy drives her suitors to desperate measures.
major
Also known as Aline, Miss Peters, Miss Aline Peters
First appearance: i
As a major figure in Something New, Aline Peters is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Freddie's fiancée, mentioned as the daughter of the wealthy American Mr.
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Aline Peters is the beautiful, rich daughter of J. Preston Peters, newly engaged to the Honorable Freddie Threepwood — a match that satisfies both families but leaves her pining for her father's health. She refuses to…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Family
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Main Cast & Key Players
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Freddie’s desperate an…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- George Emerson
romantic · positive
They are lovers, with Aline secretly engaged to George despite her father's disapproval. How this plays out →
- Freddie Threepwood
family · positive
- Joan Valentine
friendship · positive
- George Emerson
romantic · positive
They are lovers, with Aline secretly engaged to George despite her father's disapproval. How this plays out →
- George Emerson
romantic · positive
They are lovers, with Aline secretly engaged to George despite her father's disapproval. How this plays out →
- Joan Valentine
friendship · positive
- Freddie Threepwood
family · positive
- Joan Valentine
friendship · positive
- Freddie Threepwood
family · positive
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