The Well of Loneliness · Character
Alec Peacock
A young man in the Parisian circle, possibly Violet's brother.
minor
Also known as young Alec Peacock
First appearance: iii
Alec Peacock shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Violet Antrim's fiancé, mentioned as part of the Peacock family and in connection with Roger Antrim's comments.
Alec Peacock first appears in 0141 iii.
In I: Violet Antrim's fiancé, mentioned as part of the Peacock family and in connection with Roger Antrim's comments.
Later, in I: Alec is Violet's fiancé, a barrister, and part of the conventional couple celebrated by society.
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See Alec Peacock in iii