The Second Mrs. Tanqueray · Character
Cayley Drummle
Cayley Drummle, the cynical bachelor Aubrey calls his closest friend, misses the fatal dinner but hovers near the marriage as confidant, gossip, and anxious observer.
supporting
Also known as Cayley, Drummle, Drummle Aub, Drummle Eh, Drummle Gaily, old Cayley, Drummle Mrs. Dartry, Drummle Angry, Drummle Aubrey, Mr. Drummle, Servant Mr. Drummle
First appearance: act i
As a supporting figure in The Second Mrs. Tanqueray, Cayley Drummle is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
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Character Web
8 connectionsA slice of how Cayley Drummle sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Peripheral Society and Household
- Supporting and Professional Roles
- Protagonist
- Social and Romantic Entanglements
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
This scene is the dramatic climax because Paula’s emotional peak—her hollow, vacant stillness and forced compo…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Aubrey Tanqueray
friendship · positive
Cayley is Aubrey's loyal and wise friend who offers counsel throughout the social turmoil. How this plays out →
- Paula Tanqueray
friendship · positive
Relationship notes
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See Cayley Drummle in act i