The Well of Loneliness · Character
Miss Thurloe
A woman who appears in the later part of the story.
minor
Also known as Thurloe
First appearance: I
Miss Thurloe shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A driver who stakes all on her own judgment, causing Stephen great anxiety.
Miss Thurloe first appears in 0230 i.
In III: A driver who stakes all on her own judgment, causing Stephen great anxiety.
Later, in I: Laughs shrilly and whistles while kicking the fire, displaying nervous energy.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- War and later acquaintances
- Core characters and family
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Stephen reaches an emotional and psychological peak when her "blinding flash of insight" reveals that Martin h…
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