The Well of Loneliness · Character
Pat
A servant or acquaintance at Morton who reacts to Stephen.
minor
Also known as the scandalized Pat
First appearance: book i
Pat shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A woman who collects moths and beetles, recently gloomy, quoting American history and haunted by General Custer.
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In II: A woman who collects moths and beetles, recently gloomy, quoting American history and haunted by General Custer. Later, in I: Invites Stephen and Mary to a party at the Ideal Bar, representing the 'miserable…
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended cast and background figures
- Minor war and literary references
- Core characters and family
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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