Cecil Vyse
Lucy's initial fiancé, embodying societal expectations and intellectual pretension.
Core Belief
"Cecil believes in the importance of culture and refinement, valuing intellectual pursuits and social status above genuine emotional connection and personal freedom."
Worldview
Cecil sees the world as a place where art and culture elevate individuals above the mundane realities of life. He seeks to impose his refined sensibilities on others, often failing to recognize their own unique perspectives and desires.
Personality
Cecil is an intellectual, well-educated, and somewhat aloof young man, deeply invested in art and culture but often lacking in genuine emotional connection. He is portrayed as being somewhat pretentious and controlling, valuing appearances and social status.
In Their Own Words
"“I have no profession,” said Cecil. “It is another example of my decadence. My attitude—quite an indefensible one—is that so long as I am no trouble to any one I have a right to do as I like. I know I ought to be getting money out of people, or devoting myself to things I don’t care a straw about, but somehow, I’ve not been able to begin.”"
"“To me it seemed perfectly appalling, disastrous, portentous.”"
"“There are certain irremovable barriers between myself and them, and I must accept them.”"
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