Identity and Transformation

Where it surfaces

• The Return

  Lawford's physical change challenges his sense of self and his relationships.

• I

  Lawford's face changes in the mirror, leading to a crisis of identity and self-perception.

• Chapter II

  Lawford's physical transformation challenges his sense of self and his wife's recognition of him.

• III

  Lawford's physical and psychological change is the central mystery; both he and others struggle to reconcile his altered appearance with his former self.

• IV

  Lawford compares his old photograph with his new reflection, questioning who he has become and grappling with a profound change in identity.

• V

  Lawford's physical and psychological change is discussed by Dr. Simon and Mr. Bethany, highlighting the tenuous hold on personality.

• VI

  Lawford's mistaken name for Miss Sinnet and his reflection on his changed face underscore his crisis of identity.

• VII

  Lawford's struggle with his altered face and his plan to reverse the change at Widderstone.

• Chapter X

  Lawford's changed face and the question of whether he is still himself are central to the chapter's conflict.

• XI

  Lawford's changed face and the failure of his own daughter to recognize him highlight the crisis of identity and transformation.

• XII

  Lawford's face has changed to resemble Sabathier, raising questions about identity and whether he remains himself despite the physical transformation.

• XIII

  The chapter centers on the hypothetical and real transformation of Lawford, explored through Herbert's questions and Lawford's own altered appearance.

• XIV

  Lawford's changed face and his reflection in the mirror raise questions about his identity and the nature of his transformation.

• XVI

  Lawford's changed face and his struggle to reconcile his old self with his new demeanor are central; he notes he could never have 'hobnobbed so affably' before.

• XVIII

  Lawford questions his own identity and whether his changed face reflects a deeper change, while Grisel argues that identity persists beyond physical appearance.

• XIX

  Lawford reflects on his changed face and heart, and the impossibility of proving his identity to a skeptical world.

• Chapter XXI

  Lawford explicitly identifies as Sabathier and describes his complete change in beliefs and desires.

• XXIII

  The stranger's claim to be Mary Lawford's son and the confusion over names (Sinnet vs. Bennett) highlight themes of mistaken identity and the fluidity of self.