Charlotte Bartlett
Lucy's older cousin and chaperone, embodying societal constraints and repressed emotions.
Core Belief
"Charlotte believes in maintaining strict social decorum and adhering to conventional morality, often suppressing her own desires and emotions in the process."
Worldview
Charlotte sees the world as a dangerous place where young women must be carefully protected from moral corruption and social scandal. She prioritizes reputation and appearances above personal fulfillment and genuine connection.
Personality
Charlotte is a prim, proper, and somewhat overbearing woman, deeply concerned with appearances and social conventions. She is often portrayed as repressed and emotionally stunted, struggling to express her own desires and anxieties.
In Their Own Words
"“The Signora had no business to do it,” said Miss Bartlett, “no business at all. She promised us south rooms with a view close together, instead of which here are north rooms, looking into a courtyard, and a long way apart. Oh, Lucy!”"
"“I am, as it were,” she concluded, “the chaperon of my young cousin, Lucy, and it would be a serious thing if I put her under an obligation to people of whom we know nothing. His manner was somewhat unfortunate. I hope I acted for the best.”"
"“Remember, Lucy, I alone am implicated in this. I do not wish the acceptance to come from you. Grant me that, at all events.”"
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