The Eustace Diamonds · Character

Sir Griffin Tewett

A violent, impoverished baronet at law with his mother, his sisters, and his brother, smitten with Mrs. Carbuncle's niece and passing himself off as a man of fortune.

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Also known as poor Sir Griffin, Sir Griffin, Griff, Sir Griffin Trewett

First appearance: Sir Griffin Takes an Unfair Advantage

As a supporting figure in The Eustace Diamonds, Sir Griffin Tewett is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

A baronet with financial troubles, courting Lucinda Roanoke; described as frail and unamiable.

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Sir Griffin Tewett is the fool everyone allows to be a fool, yet he has wit enough to counterfeit wealth while his lawsuits multiply against his own family. He pursues Lucinda Roanoke under Mrs. Carbuncle's managing eye, and his arrival at Portray brings a whiff of menace into Lizzie's house-party. He matters because he shows what the marriage market produces when fortune-hunting runs to its violent, threadbare end.

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Lucinda's Tragic Circle
Diamond Theft Accomplices
Greystock Family
Legal and Jewelry Professionals
Protagonist

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Lizzie's Guests
A baronet with financial troubles, courting Lucinda Roanoke; described as frail and unamiable.
Nappie's Grey Horse
Mentioned as being with Lucinda and Mrs. Carbuncle at the other side of the covert.
Sir Griffin Takes an Unfair Advantage
Proposes to Lucinda after the accident, motivated by her beauty and the challenge of winning her; he is impatient and lacks genuine affection.
XL: “You Are Not Angry?”
Sulky and out of sorts after losing his run and having to rescue Lucinda from the water; he proposes to her but is irritable.
Likewise the Bears in Couples Agree
Proposes again to Lucinda and is accepted; behaves bearishly and later doubts his decision.
Sunday Morning
Sir Griffin is possessive and demanding, expecting Lucinda to show affection. He is alternately threatening and insecure, doubting her love but unwilling to let her go.
Life at Portray
Quarrels with Lucinda and Mrs. Carbuncle, leaves Portray early, but later sends a note of regret.
In Hertford Street
Engaged to Lucinda, repeatedly suggests Lizzie should leave the house; is snubbed by Lord George and openly scorned by Lucinda.
Lizzie's Great Friend
Has a terrible scene with Lucinda and Mrs. Carbuncle in Hertford Street; his behavior is described as a 'sort of a way he has.'
I Cannot Do It
Arrives for the wedding but is sent away; had earlier inspected the trousseau with critical eye.
Alas!
Abandons the wedding after learning of Lucinda's refusal and leaves town.
Lord George Gives His Reasons
Mentioned as having taken himself off to Japan after the scandals.

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