The Lady of the Barge · Character
Major Brill
A retired military man whose sense of dignity is constantly at odds with the indignities of courtship and the company he keeps.
supporting
Also known as Brill, The Major, the disgusted Major, Major Brill
First appearance: A Mixed Proposal
As a supporting figure in The Lady of the Barge, Major Brill is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Frustrated by the chess wager, he confesses the scheme to Mrs.
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Major Brill carries the bearing of a man accustomed to being obeyed, which makes him an easy target for the quieter humiliations of civilian life. His romantic intentions, however well-meant, tend to land him in awkward…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Community and Military Figures
- Extensive Minor Cast
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
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- Ann Pullen
romantic · ambivalent
Ann is the object of Major Brill's persistent but awkward romantic advances. How this plays out →
- Ann Pullen
romantic · ambivalent
Ann is the object of Major Brill's persistent but awkward romantic advances. How this plays out →
- Ann Pullen
romantic · ambivalent
Ann is the object of Major Brill's persistent but awkward romantic advances. How this plays out →
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