The Well of Loneliness · Character

Colonel Antrim

A neighbor and father of Roger and Violet Antrim.

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First appearance: book i

Colonel Antrim shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Master of the hunt, who comments on Stephen's riding and compares her to Violet.

Colonel Antrim first appears in 0003 book i.

In II: The Master of the hunt, who comments on Stephen's riding and compares her to Violet.

Later, in IV: Jokes with Stephen about her riding, invites her to tea, and acknowledges her prowess.

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II
The Master of the hunt, who comments on Stephen's riding and compares her to Violet.
IV
Jokes with Stephen about her riding, invites her to tea, and acknowledges her prowess.
I
Neighbor who comments on Stephen's lack of plumpness and compactness.
II
The henpecked Colonel who likes Stephen for her horsemanship but does not count in his own house.
I
Colonel Antrim is a small, henpecked man who swears profusely and admires Stephen's riding skill, defending her against critics. He finds freedom in hunting.
II
Greets Stephen at the Meet but is stiff and embarrassed due to Sir Philip's death.
II
Has a job at the barracks in Worcester.

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