The Eustace Diamonds · Character
Sir Florian Eustace
Lizzie's late husband, who dies shortly after their marriage, leaving her the diamonds.
minor
Also known as Sir Florian, the late Sir Florian, poor Sir Florian, Eustace
First appearance: Lizzie Greystock
Sir Florian Eustace's tie to Lizzie Eustace is one of the pressures that moves The Eustace Diamonds—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A wealthy, handsome, and dying young baronet who falls in love with Lizzie and proposes marriage, believing her to be pure and true.
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With Lizzie Eustace (family): Sir Florian is Lizzie's deceased husband, whom she married for his wealth and title, and whose death left her the disputed diamond necklace. With Lizzie Eustace (family): Sir Florian is…
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- Other
Character groups
- Greystock Family
- Extended Society and Minor Characters
- Diamond Theft Conspirators
- Lucinda's Tragic Circle
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Sir Florian is Lizzie's deceased husband, whom she married for his wealth and title, and… How this plays out →
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family · ambivalent
Sir Florian is Lizzie's deceased husband, whom she married for his wealth and title, and… How this plays out →
- Lizzie Eustace
family · ambivalent
Sir Florian is Lizzie's deceased husband, whom she married for his wealth and title, and… How this plays out →
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