The Beautiful and Damned · Character
Dorothy Raycroft
A young woman Anthony meets as his marriage frays, offering a brief, careless affair that exposes how far he has drifted from the man he meant to be.
supporting
Also known as Dorothy, Dot, Dora, Dot Anthony, Dear little Dot, Poor little Dot
First appearance: I: A Matter of Civilization
As a supporting figure in The Beautiful and Damned, Dorothy Raycroft is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A young woman from a poor background who meets Anthony; she is drawn to him and sees her own tragedies in his face; they begin a romantic relationship.
Dorothy Raycroft first appears in 0012 i a matter of civilization.
With Old Halloran (social): Dorothy Raycroft is a young woman involved with Anthony; Old Halloran encounters her in the context of Anthony's affairs. With Old Halloran (social): Dorothy Raycroft is a young woman involved with Anthony; Old Halloran encounters her in the context of Anthony's affairs. With Old Halloran (social): Dorothy Raycroft is a young woman involved with Anthony; Old Halloran encounters her in the context of Anthony's affairs.
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- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Late-stage temptations
- Primary social circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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social · ambivalent
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social · ambivalent
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See Dorothy Raycroft in I: A Matter of CivilizationIn the story
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See Dorothy Raycroft in I: A Matter of Civilization