# Violet Antrim — The Well of Loneliness character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Violet, VI

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

## Who they are

Roger's sister, a childhood acquaintance of Stephen.

## In the story

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

Mentioned as learning to ride sidesaddle, contrasted unfavorably with Stephen.

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

Embodies conventional femininity; enjoys playing with dolls and being called a 'little mother'; irritates Stephen with her poses.

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

Stephen imagines Violet's timorous giggle and her dainty eating habits, contrasting with Stephen's own.

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

Violet is the hostess of the party, wearing a pale blue silk frock. She tries to imitate her mother's manners but is distressed by the conflict between Stephen and Roger.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_well_of_loneliness_se/chapters/iv)

Mentioned as a contrast to Stephen's upbringing; Sir Philip points out how differently Stephen has been raised compared to Violet.

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

The plump, pert adolescent for whom the dance is given; she is full of sexual attraction and likes men.

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

Visits Stephen to announce her engagement to Alec Peacock and cruelly criticizes Stephen's appearance and friendship with Angela Crossby.

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

Mentioned as having lied about Angela and Roger, tormenting Stephen.

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

Violet drives over to Morton to collect gossip and drop hints about Roger, reveling in her upcoming wedding.

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

Now married and living in London with a baby and another on the way; she visits Stephen occasionally.

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