The Tenant of Wildfell Hall · Character

Annabella Wilmot

Beautiful, flirtatious, and hungry for admiration, she moves through society collecting conquests, and her charms prove as dangerous to her admirers as they are to herself.

supporting

Also known as Annabella, Wilmot, the unfortunate little Annabella, Miss Wilmot

First appearance: ii

As a supporting figure in The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, Annabella Wilmot is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Flirts with Arthur Huntingdon and attempts to captivate Lord Lowborough, displaying coquettish behavior.

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With Lord Lowborough (romantic): A cold, transactional marriage where Annabella marries Lowborough for his title while openly carrying on an affair with Arthur Huntingdon. With Arthur Huntingdon Sr. (romantic): A passionate but adulterous affair driven by mutual vanity and selfishness, ultimately ending in betrayal and scandal. With Little Arthur (social): Annabella, as Arthur Sr.'s mistress, is around the child but shows little genuine affection, treating him as an accessory.

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Lord Lowborough
romantic · negative
A cold, transactional marriage where Annabella marries Lowborough for his title while… How this plays out →
Arthur Huntingdon Sr.
romantic · negative
Little Arthur
social · negative
Arthur Huntingdon Sr.
romantic · negative
Little Arthur
social · negative
Lord Lowborough
romantic · negative
A cold, transactional marriage where Annabella marries Lowborough for his title while… How this plays out →
Little Arthur
social · negative

Lord Lowborough
A cold, transactional marriage where Annabella marries Lowborough for his title while openly carrying on an affair with Arthur Huntingdon.
Arthur Huntingdon Sr.
A passionate but adulterous affair driven by mutual vanity and selfishness, ultimately ending in betrayal and scandal.
Little Arthur
Annabella, as Arthur Sr.'s mistress, is around the child but shows little genuine affection, treating him as an accessory.
Arthur Huntingdon Sr.
A passionate but adulterous affair driven by mutual vanity and selfishness, ultimately ending in betrayal and scandal.
Little Arthur
Annabella, as Arthur Sr.'s mistress, is around the child but shows little genuine affection, treating him as an accessory.
Lord Lowborough
A cold, transactional marriage where Annabella marries Lowborough for his title while openly carrying on an affair with Arthur Huntingdon.
Little Arthur
Annabella, as Arthur Sr.'s mistress, is around the child but shows little genuine affection, treating him as an accessory.

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In the story

Annabella Wilmot appears across 13 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

XVIII
Flirts with Arthur Huntingdon and attempts to captivate Lord Lowborough, displaying coquettish behavior.
XIX
Annabella sings for Huntingdon, provoking Helen's jealousy and admiration.
XX
Excuses herself from afternoon church service.
XXI
Bridesmaid and friend; expresses envy and rivalry with Helen, wishing she could combine the best qualities of Huntingdon and Lowborough.
XXII
Rides with Lord Lowborough; Huntingdon speculates she will marry him for his rank despite his poverty.
XXVI
Now Lady Lowborough, she openly flirts with Huntingdon, tormenting her husband and Helen.
XXVII
Taunts Helen about the incident; boasts of controlling her husband, Lord Lowborough.
XXXI
Now Lady Lowborough; Helen dislikes her for her past behavior, though she has recently treated Lord Lowborough with more propriety.
XXXIII
Implicated in Arthur's infidelity; observed by Helen and Rachel with suspicion.
XXXIV
Confronted by Helen, she admits the affair and pleads for secrecy, showing desperation and relief.
XXXV
Openly taunts Helen and displays affection for Arthur, growing more audacious as her departure approaches.
XXXVI
Lady Lowborough, Arthur's paramour, whose letter to Arthur reveals their ongoing affair and defiance of social and religious norms.
XXXVIII
Struggles to maintain composure before leaving, feigning cheerfulness while concealing her guilt.

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