The Sport of the Gods · Character
Lady Leslie
A socialite mentioned in connection with the Oakleys.
minor
Also known as Leslie
First appearance: xiii the oakleys
Lady Leslie's tie to Maurice Oakley is one of the pressures that moves The Sport of the Gods—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Leslie Oakley reopens and refurnishes the cottage for Berry and Fannie, offering them a place to live in peace.
Lady Leslie first appears in 0012 xiii the oakleys.
With Maurice Oakley (social): Lady Leslie is a socialite acquaintance of Maurice, representing the wealthy white society that enables his actions. With Maurice Oakley (social): Lady Leslie is a socialite acquaintance of Maurice, representing the wealthy white society that enables his actions. With Maurice Oakley (social): Lady Leslie is a socialite acquaintance of Maurice, representing the wealthy white society that enables his actions.
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Oakley circle and victims
- New York acquaintances and antagonists
- Joe's romantic and minor figures
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- Maurice Oakley
social · ambivalent
Lady Leslie is a socialite acquaintance of Maurice, representing the wealthy white… How this plays out →
- Maurice Oakley
social · ambivalent
Lady Leslie is a socialite acquaintance of Maurice, representing the wealthy white… How this plays out →
- Maurice Oakley
social · ambivalent
Lady Leslie is a socialite acquaintance of Maurice, representing the wealthy white… How this plays out →
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See Lady Leslie in xiii the oakleys