The Well of Loneliness · Character

Mrs. Antrim

Mother of Roger and Violet Antrim, a neighbor of the Gordons.

minor

First appearance: book i

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

Mrs. Antrim first appears in 0003 book i.

In II: Stephen anticipates Mrs. Antrim's patronizing manner and her voice reserved for children.

Later, in III: Mrs. Antrim waylays Stephen in the lounge, comments on her large feet, and shows maternal pride in Violet. She laughs at Stephen's discomfort.

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II
Stephen anticipates Mrs. Antrim's patronizing manner and her voice reserved for children.
III
Mrs. Antrim waylays Stephen in the lounge, comments on her large feet, and shows maternal pride in Violet. She laughs at Stephen's discomfort.
I
Neighbor who finds Stephen 'almost a wee bit unnatural' and pities her.
II
Dislikes Stephen and calls her 'queerness' preposterous; she gives the dance for Violet.
I
Mrs. Antrim contributes to the gossip about Martin's disappearance, looking 'wise and mysterious' when Stephen's name is mentioned.

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