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Notes William Morel

William, Mrs. Morel’s “knight,” is her favorite son. But when he moves away, she disapproves
of his new lifestyle and new girlfriends, especially Lily. His death plunges Mrs. Morel into
grief.

Baxter Dawes

Dawes, a burly, handsome man, is estranged from his wife, Clara Dawes, because of his
infidelity. He resents Paul for taking Clara, but over time the men become friends.

Annie Morel

Annie is the Morel’s only daughter. She is a schoolteacher who leaves home fairly early.

Arthur Morel
Arthur, the youngest Morel son, is exceptionally handsome, but also immature. He rashly
enters the military, and it takes a while until he gets out. He marries Beatrice.

Louisa Lily Denys Western
Lily, William’s girlfriend, is materialistic and vain. Her condescending behavior around the
Morels irritates William, and she soon forgets about him after his death.

The Leivers
The Leivers own a nearby farm that Paul and Mrs. Morel visit. They have three sons Edgar
being the eldest and two daughters, including Miriam.

Edgar Leivers
Edgar Leivers is the eldest Leiver son, Edgar and Paul become friends.

Agatha Leivers

Agatha Leivers is the elder sister of Miriam; Agatha is a school-teacher who fights with
Miriam for Paul’s attention.

Beatrice

Beatrice is a friend of the Morel’s who stops by and insults Miriam and flirts with Paul. She
eventually marries Arthur.

Mrs. Radford

Mrs. Radford is Clara’s mother, with whom she lives. Clara is embarrassed by her.

Thomas Jordan

Thomas Jordan is a curt, old man; Jordan employs Paul at his warehouse of surgical appliances.

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