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Elster's Folly: A Novel
Elster's Folly: A Novel by Wood, Henry, Mrs., 1814-1887 is often approached through characters such as Anne Ashton, Dr. Ashton, Lady Kirton. This page gathers the main figures and reading paths tied to the work.
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Elster's Folly: A Novel also supports character-driven reading because the work has a recognizable cast that can be explored one figure at a time.
Main characters
Anne Ashton: Gentle, modest, and noble-minded young woman. Known for sweet-looking girl with a sunny countenance; gentle and modest self-possession.
Dr. Ashton: Compassionate and morally upright physician and mentor. Known for trait claim.
Lady Kirton: A sharp, scheming social matriarch aiming to control family destiny. Known for manipulative and scheming, seeks to control family affairs; Sharp-tongued and resolute in protecting her interests.
Lord Hartledon: Decisive, kind-hearted aristocrat with brotherly concerns and a moral conscience. Known for decisive and prompt in action, unlike his brother's indecisiveness.; Has a kind and good-natured temperament.
Maude: Proud, jealous aristocratic girl harboring envy and superficiality. Known for displays pride and haughtiness; jealous and envious of Anne Ashton.
Val Elster: A conflicted, remorseful nobleman struggling with his weaknesses and relationships. Known for conflicted and remorseful nobleman; weak resolution and yielding disposition.
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Anne Ashton
Anne Ashton: Gentle, modest, and noble-minded young woman. Known for sweet-looking girl with a sunny countenance; gentle and modest self-possession.
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Dr. Ashton
Dr. Ashton: Compassionate and morally upright physician and mentor. Known for trait claim.
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Lady Kirton
Lady Kirton: A sharp, scheming social matriarch aiming to control family destiny. Known for manipulative and scheming, seeks to control family affairs; Sharp-tongued and resolute in protecting her interests.
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Lord Hartledon
Lord Hartledon: Decisive, kind-hearted aristocrat with brotherly concerns and a moral conscience. Known for decisive and prompt in action, unlike his brother's indecisiveness.; Has a kind and good-natured temperament.
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Maude
Maude: Proud, jealous aristocratic girl harboring envy and superficiality. Known for displays pride and haughtiness; jealous and envious of Anne Ashton.
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Val Elster
Val Elster: A conflicted, remorseful nobleman struggling with his weaknesses and relationships. Known for conflicted and remorseful nobleman; weak resolution and yielding disposition.
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