Sybil · Character

Alfred Mountchesney

A fashionable young aristocrat and friend of Charles Egremont.

minor

Also known as Alfred, Mr. Mountchesney, Frederick

First appearance: I

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A young, blasé aristocrat expressing boredom and listlessness.

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With Sybil Gerard (social): Alfred Mountchesney is a wealthy aristocrat who interacts with Sybil in high society, representing the fashionable world she observes. With Lord Marney (social): Alfred Mountchesney and Lord Marney are fellow aristocrats who socialize and engage in political banter. With Sybil Gerard (social): Alfred Mountchesney is a wealthy aristocrat who interacts with Sybil in high society, representing the fashionable world she observes.

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Relationship types

Social
Other

Character groups

Aristocratic social circle
Minor community and society
Chartist and working class
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Sybil Gerard
social · ambivalent
Alfred Mountchesney is a wealthy aristocrat who interacts with Sybil in high society,… How this plays out →
Lord Marney
social · ambivalent
Sybil Gerard
social · ambivalent
Alfred Mountchesney is a wealthy aristocrat who interacts with Sybil in high society,… How this plays out →
Sybil Gerard
social · ambivalent
Alfred Mountchesney is a wealthy aristocrat who interacts with Sybil in high society,… How this plays out →
Lord Marney
social · ambivalent
Lord Marney
social · ambivalent

Sybil Gerard
Alfred Mountchesney is a wealthy aristocrat who interacts with Sybil in high society, representing the fashionable world she observes.
Lord Marney
Alfred Mountchesney and Lord Marney are fellow aristocrats who socialize and engage in political banter.
Sybil Gerard
Alfred Mountchesney is a wealthy aristocrat who interacts with Sybil in high society, representing the fashionable world she observes.
Sybil Gerard
Alfred Mountchesney is a wealthy aristocrat who interacts with Sybil in high society, representing the fashionable world she observes.
Lord Marney
Alfred Mountchesney and Lord Marney are fellow aristocrats who socialize and engage in political banter.
Lord Marney
Alfred Mountchesney and Lord Marney are fellow aristocrats who socialize and engage in political banter.

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I
A young, blasé aristocrat expressing boredom and listlessness.
XI
Hovers around Lady Joan, uttering inconceivable nothings, and is seen as a potential suitor.
VII
At the ball; dances with Lady Joan and discusses the aesthetics of ballroom settings.
IV
Expresses extreme boredom with country life in August and wishes to go to Baden or Melton; complains about the lack of amusement.
Chapter XI
Mountchesney rides up, expresses alarm for Lady Joan, and joins in persuading Sybil to come to the castle.
XII
Hosts Sybil at the castle, attempts to secure it against the mob.

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