The Last Man · Character

Evadne Zaimi

A Greek princess of statue-like grace, once adored by Adrian, whose proud heart chose Raymond instead and now pays for that choice in exile and ruin.

supporting

Also known as Evadne, Zaimi, the proud Evadne, degrees Evadne, the lost dying Evadne, the young Princess Evadne, the Princess Evadne

First appearance: the last man

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Revealed as the object of Adrian's love; her letters show kindness and gratitude but lack the passion Adrian feels, and she is older and more prudent.

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Evadne Zaimi moves through the novel as a figure of wounded dignity: dark-haired, regal even in poverty, she once held Adrian's devotion and threw it away for Raymond, who did not return her love. When Raymond finds her again in a mean English room, her tearful collapse at his kindness reveals how much pride and grief she has been holding alone. Her presence shadows Raymond's triumphs, reminding the reader that his charm has costs — and that some hearts break quietly, far from the stage of politics.

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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romantic · negative
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Lord Raymond
romantic · negative
Evadne Zaimi is passionately in love with Lord Raymond, though her feelings are largely… How this plays out →
Lord Raymond
romantic · negative
Evadne Zaimi is passionately in love with Lord Raymond, though her feelings are largely… How this plays out →

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In the story

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II
Revealed as the object of Adrian's love; her letters show kindness and gratitude but lack the passion Adrian feels, and she is older and more prudent.
III
Falls in love with Raymond, becomes capricious toward Adrian, and eventually leaves for Paris.
Chapter VIII
Lives in penury and guilt, secretly loving Raymond and submitting a design for his national gallery.
IX
Evadne is the object of Raymond's secret visits, living in penury and inspiring his compassion and guilt.
Chapter X
Revealed to have been found by Raymond in a dire state; she resolves to part from him forever to prevent his remorse, showing constancy and fortitude.
Chapter II
Evadne is mentioned as having pronounced Raymond's death, and her last words are seen as the seal of his fate.

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