The Golden Bowl · Character
Lady Castledean
An aristocratic hostess at whose country house some key events take place.
minor
Also known as Castledean
First appearance: part first iv
Lady Castledean shows up with force in Chapter XXII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Hostess at Matcham; kept Charlotte and the Prince to facilitate her own time with Mr.
Lady Castledean first appears in 0005 part first iv.
In Chapter XXII: Hostess at Matcham; kept Charlotte and the Prince to facilitate her own time with Mr. Blint.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Central social circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Lady Castledean in part first iv