Beryl Stapleton
Stapleton's wife, posing as his sister.
Core Belief
"Loyalty and love are important, but personal safety and moral integrity are paramount."
Worldview
Beryl sees the world as a dangerous place where she must navigate the conflicting demands of her husband and her own conscience. She longs for freedom and a life of honesty.
Personality
Beautiful, intelligent, and elegant, Beryl is trapped in a coercive relationship with Stapleton. She possesses a strong moral compass but is afraid of her husband's volatile nature.
In Their Own Words
"Go back! Go straight back to London, instantly."
"I cannot explain. But for God’s sake do what I ask you. Go back and never set foot upon the moor again."
"My brother is very anxious to have the Hall inhabited, for he thinks it is for the good of the poor folk upon the moor. He would be very angry if he knew that I have said anything which might induce Sir Henry to go away. But I have done my duty now and I will say no more."
Other Characters from The Hound of the Baskervilles
Sherlock Holmes
Consulting detective investigating the Baskerville case.
Dr. John Watson
Sherlock Holmes's loyal friend, biographer, and assistant.
Sir Henry Baskerville
The heir to the Baskerville estate, threatened by the family curse.
Jack Stapleton
A naturalist and neighbor of the Baskervilles, secretly a descendant and the main villain.
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