The Portrait of a Lady · Character

Lilian Ludlow

Isabel's older sister, married to Edmund Ludlow.

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Also known as Lily, Mrs. Ludlow

First appearance: Chapter III

Lilian Ludlow shows up with force in Chapter III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Isabel's older sister, mentioned as being out with her husband Edmund; Mrs.

Lilian Ludlow first appears in 0004 iii.

In Chapter III: Isabel's older sister, mentioned as being out with her husband Edmund; Mrs. Touchett expects to see her later.

Later, in IV: Isabel's practical sister who hopes Mrs. Touchett will give Isabel a chance to develop abroad.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Chapter III
Isabel's older sister, mentioned as being out with her husband Edmund; Mrs. Touchett expects to see her later.
IV
Isabel's practical sister who hopes Mrs. Touchett will give Isabel a chance to develop abroad.
VI
Isabel's sister Lily, who urges Isabel to come and live with her.
Chapter XXXI
Visits Europe with her children and husband; puzzled by Isabel's silence about her romantic life and her lack of social conquests.

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