# Master Betty — Table-Talk character guide

> Master Betty in Table-Talk by William Hazlitt.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Master Betty, young Betty, Elizabeth, Mr. Betty

**First appearance:** 0027-volume-ii-whether-actors-ought-to-sit-in-the-boxes

## Who they are

Child actor who caused a sensation, discussed in theatrical contexts.

## In the story

### [On Patronage and Puffing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/table_talk_se/chapters/volume-ii-on-patronage-and-puffing)

Discussed as a child actor whose early success was a nine days' wonder, contrasted with Kean's lasting talent.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/table_talk_se/chapters/volume-ii-endnotes)

Recalled in a personal anecdote about an evening spent together discussing acting.

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