The Tenant of Wildfell Hall · Character
Mr. Boarham
An older, pompous suitor of Helen's before her marriage, whom she rejects.
minor
Also known as Boarham
First appearance: ii
Mr. Boarham shows up with force in Chapter XVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A tedious, elderly suitor who persistently courts Helen despite her clear rejection; she finds him insufferable and refers to him as 'Bore'em.'
Mr. Boarham first appears in 0003 ii.
In Chapter XVI: A tedious, elderly suitor who persistently courts Helen despite her clear rejection; she finds him insufferable and refers to him as 'Bore'em.'
Later, in XVIII: Persists in his advances toward Helen despite her previous rejection, delivering tedious lectures.
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- Protagonist
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