# Mrs. Antrim — The Well of Loneliness character guide

> Mrs. Antrim in The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-book-i

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/ii)

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

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/i)

Neighbor who finds Stephen 'almost a wee bit unnatural' and pities her.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/ii)

Dislikes Stephen and calls her 'queerness' preposterous; she gives the dance for Violet.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/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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