The Old English Baron · Character
Master William Fitz-Owen
The baron's eldest son, courteous where his brothers are cruel, befriends the low-born boy his family would rather keep in the stables.
supporting
Also known as William, Mr. William, Fitz-Owen
First appearance: the old english baron
As a supporting figure in The Old English Baron, Master William Fitz-Owen is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
William Fitz-Owen is heir to Castle Lovel and, unlike his siblings, treats Edmund as a companion rather than a menial. His affection for the foundling puts him at odds with the pride of his house and complicates his own prospects as a nobleman's son. In the early chapters he is the proof that good blood and good manners do not always run together, and his friendship becomes one of Edmund's few protections.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Castle Lovel's Core
- Supporting and Antagonistic Figures
- Protagonist
- Edmund's Foster Family
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Open in readerRelationships
- Edmund Twyford
friendship · positive
Master William is Edmund's close friend and ally, supporting him despite family tensions. How this plays out →
- Baron Fitz-Owen
family · positive
- Edmund Twyford
friendship · positive
Master William is Edmund's close friend and ally, supporting him despite family tensions. How this plays out →
- Edmund Twyford
friendship · positive
Master William is Edmund's close friend and ally, supporting him despite family tensions. How this plays out →
- Baron Fitz-Owen
family · positive
Relationship notes
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See Master William Fitz-Owen in the old english baron