# Mrs. Cortelyon — The Second Mrs. Tanqueray character guide

> Mrs. Cortelyon in The Second Mrs. Tanqueray by Arthur W. Pinero.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Aubrey Mrs. Cortelyon, Cortelyon, Mrs. Cortelyon Laughing, Mrs. Cortelyon Young Ardale Ellean, Dear Mrs. Cortelyon, Alice Cortelyon, Alice, Mrs. Cortelyon Mrs. Cortelyon

**First appearance:** 0002-act-i

## Who they are

A polished Surrey widow whose kindness to Ellean carries the quiet authority of a woman who knows exactly what society permits.

## Relationships

### [Paula Tanqueray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/paula_tanqueray)

_social_

Mrs. Cortelyon is a society matron who disapproves of Paula and represents social exclusion.

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