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The Portrait of a Lady · Character

Lady Pensil

A minor acquaintance in English society.

minor

Also known as Pensil

First appearance: ii

Lady Pensil first appears in 0003 ii.

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ACAnnie ClimberIAIsabel ArcherHSHenrietta Stac…POPansy OsmondRTRalph TouchettLPLady Pensil

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Isabel's European circle
  • Minor acquaintances and background figures
  • Protagonist

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See Lady Pensil in ii