The Wings of the Dove · Character

Marian Condrip

Kate's widowed sister, struggling with poverty and her children.

minor

Also known as Poor Marian, Marian, poor Marian, Mrs. Condrip

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Kate's married sister, mentioned as having made a poor marriage and living in poverty, serving as a cautionary example for Kate.

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Kate Croy
family · ambivalent
Kate's widowed sister, who lives in poverty and represents the burden Kate wishes to… How this plays out →
Kate Croy
family · ambivalent
Kate's widowed sister, who lives in poverty and represents the burden Kate wishes to… How this plays out →
Kate Croy
family · ambivalent
Kate's widowed sister, who lives in poverty and represents the burden Kate wishes to… How this plays out →

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The Wings of the Dove
Kate's married sister, mentioned as having made a poor marriage and living in poverty, serving as a cautionary example for Kate.
Book I
Kate's sister, mentioned as having made a poor marriage and living in constrained circumstances.
I
Kate's sister; mentioned as having a small inheritance and as the potential recipient of Kate's share.
Chapter II
Pressures Kate to follow Aunt Maud's wishes and marry Lord Mark; expresses fear and dislike of Merton Densher; discusses family duty and money.
I
Kate's sister is referenced as part of the family's awareness of Kate's situation, though she is not directly involved.
II
Milly expresses a desire to visit Mrs. Condrip, Kate's sister, indicating her interest in Kate's family life.
III
Hosts the visit in Chelsea; speaks to Milly about Mr. Densher's feelings for Kate.
Chapter III
Marian is mentioned as Kate's sister who has called for help due to their father's presence.

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