age of innocence, characters Flashcards
Newland, Janey and Mrs Archer
Archer family. Well liked and affluent
May Welland, The Wellands
May and Archer marry. Raised May as ideal wife, well liked and affluent. Symbol of NY society and its traditions
Ellen Olenska
Wellands cousin, looked down upon for getting divorced. Symbolises freedom and breaking constraints.
Mrs Manson Mingott
Grandmother to May and Ellen, supports Ellen. Matriarch of family, very wealthy.
Medora Manson
Ellen’s aunt, became guardian after parents death
Julius and Regina Beaufort
J born in England, has many affairs, slightly controversial and untrusted. R born into wealth.
Louisa and Henry Van Der Luyden
Most powerful family, symbol of old money. Make NY society accept E, as long as she stays in line
Lawrence Lefferts
Ideal NY society man, symbol of what N should be.
Sillerton Jackson
Prominent member of society, big gossip.
