The Prisoner of Zenda · Character
Lady Burlesdon
Rudolf's sister, who disapproves of his idle ways.
minor
Also known as Burlesdon
First appearance: I: The Rassendylls—with a Word on the Elphbergs
Lady Burlesdon's tie to Colonel Sapt is one of the pressures that moves The Prisoner of Zenda—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Rudolf's sister-in-law, Rose, who is annoyed by his red hair and lack of ambition, and urges him to take a diplomatic post.
Lady Burlesdon first appears in 0000 i the rassendylls with a word on the elphbergs.
With Colonel Sapt (social): Sapt interacts with Lady Burlesdon as part of the courtly and familial circles surrounding the royal intrigue. With Colonel Sapt (social): Sapt interacts with Lady Burlesdon as part of the courtly and familial circles surrounding the royal intrigue.
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Central characters in impersonation plot
- Rudolf's English social circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
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- Colonel Sapt
social · positive
Sapt interacts with Lady Burlesdon as part of the courtly and familial circles… How this plays out →
- Colonel Sapt
social · positive
Sapt interacts with Lady Burlesdon as part of the courtly and familial circles… How this plays out →
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See Lady Burlesdon in I: The Rassendylls—with a Word on the ElphbergsIn the story
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See Lady Burlesdon in I: The Rassendylls—with a Word on the Elphbergs