The Second Mrs. Tanqueray · Character

Aubrey Tanqueray

Forty-two, handsome, and quietly romantic, Aubrey Tanqueray stuns his oldest friends at dinner by announcing he will marry tomorrow and quit his Albany chambers for a country house.

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Also known as Aubrey, Aubrey Men, Aubrey The beast, Aubrey Smiling, Aubrey Lose Ellean, Aubrey Well, Aubrey Eyeing Drummle, Aubrey To Drummle, Aubrey Gripping Drummle, Aubrey Mrs. Jarman, Aubrey Heaven, Aubrey Alice, Aubrey Frowning, Aubrey Hush, Aubrey Paula, Aubrey Captain Ardale, Aubrey Cayley, Mr. Tanqueray, Mrs. Aubrey Tanqueray, dear Mrs. Aubrey

First appearance: the second mrs tanqueray

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13 connections

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Relationship types

Romantic
Friendship
Social
Family

Character groups

Protagonist
Social and Romantic Entanglements
Peripheral Society and Household

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Breaking point

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Relationships

Paula Tanqueray
romantic · ambivalent
Aubrey is deeply in love with Paula but their marriage is strained by social judgment and… How this plays out →
Sir George Orreyed
friendship · ambivalent
Captain Ardale
social · ambivalent
Ellean Tanqueray
family · positive
Cayley Drummle
friendship · positive
Mrs. Jarman
professional · positive
Jayne
professional · positive
Doctor
professional · positive
Lady Orreyed
social · ambivalent
Frank Misquith
friendship · positive

Paula Tanqueray
Aubrey is deeply in love with Paula but their marriage is strained by social judgment and her past.
Sir George Orreyed
Aubrey tolerates Sir George as a friend but is uncomfortable with his influence on Paula.
Captain Ardale
Aubrey knows Captain Ardale as a gentleman of his class, unaware of his past connection to Paula.
Ellean Tanqueray
Aubrey is a devoted father to Ellean, but their relationship is strained by his marriage to Paula.
Cayley Drummle
Cayley is Aubrey's loyal and wise friend who offers counsel throughout the social turmoil.
Mrs. Jarman
Mrs. Jarman is a servant in Aubrey's household, managing domestic affairs.
Jayne
Jayne is a servant in Aubrey's household, likely a maid or housekeeper.
Doctor
The doctor is a medical professional attending to the household's health needs.
Lady Orreyed
Lady Orreyed is an acquaintance from Aubrey's social circle, representing conventional society.
Frank Misquith
Frank is a friend and social equal of Aubrey, part of his gentlemanly circle.

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