The History of Henry Esmond · Character
Lord Ashburnham
A suitor for Beatrix's hand mentioned in the later part of the story.
minor
Also known as my Lord Ashburnham
First appearance: iv beatrix s new suitor
Lord Ashburnham shows up with force in Dedication. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The dedicatee of the book, addressed as the Right Honorable William Bingham, Lord Ashburton.
Lord Ashburnham first appears in 0038 iv beatrix s new suitor.
In Dedication: The dedicatee of the book, addressed as the Right Honorable William Bingham, Lord Ashburton.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Military & Political Figures
- Castlewood Family & Circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Esmond's lifelong…
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See Lord Ashburnham in iv beatrix s new suitor