Sons and Lovers · Character
Alfy
A young boy from the mining community.
minor
Also known as Alfy Ant'ny 'e, Alfy
First appearance: part i i the early married life of the morels
Alfy shows up with force in III: The Casting Off of Morel—The Taking on of William. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Alfred Anthony, the boy whose collar is torn in a fight with William, leading to a neighborhood dispute.
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In III: The Casting Off of Morel—The Taking on of William: Alfred Anthony, the boy whose collar is torn in a fight with William, leading to…
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- Village community and minor figures
- Morel family and intimates
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- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it represents the peak of Paul and Mrs. Morel’s shared ambition and…
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See Alfy in part i i the early married life of the morels