# Lady Windermere’s Fan — Character guide

> Key figures in Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde.

- [Lady Windermere](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_windermere_s_fan_se/characters/lady_windermere.md): The virtuous young wife whose birthday fan becomes a symbol of scandal and forgiveness.
- [Lord Windermere](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_windermere_s_fan_se/characters/lord_windermere.md): Margaret's husband, who secretly supports Mrs. Erlynne and tries to protect his wife from scandal.
- [Lord Darlington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_windermere_s_fan_se/characters/lord_darlington.md): A charming bachelor who admires Lady Windermere and tempts her to leave her husband.
- [Mrs. Erlynne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_windermere_s_fan_se/characters/mrs_erlynne.md): A mysterious older woman with a secret past who re-enters society and Lady Windermere's life.
- [Lord Augustus Lorton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_windermere_s_fan_se/characters/lord_augustus_lorton.md): A good-natured but foolish aristocrat who becomes infatuated with Mrs. Erlynne.
- [Duchess of Berwick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_windermere_s_fan_se/characters/duchess_of_berwick.md): A gossipy society matron who warns Lady Windermere about Mrs. Erlynne.
- [Cecil Graham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_windermere_s_fan_se/characters/cecil_graham.md): A witty young man-about-town and friend of Lord Darlington.
- [Dumby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_windermere_s_fan_se/characters/dumby.md): A cynical society gentleman who trades epigrams with the other men.
- [Lady Plymdale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_windermere_s_fan_se/characters/lady_plymdale.md): A society lady who gossips about Mrs. Erlynne and Lord Windermere.
- [Lady Agatha Carlisle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_windermere_s_fan_se/characters/lady_agatha_carlisle.md): The Duchess of Berwick's young, impressionable daughter.
- [Mr. Hopper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_windermere_s_fan_se/characters/mr_hopper.md): A wealthy Australian suitor who marries Lady Agatha.
- [Parker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_windermere_s_fan_se/characters/parker.md): The Windermeres' butler who announces guests.
- [Tuppy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_windermere_s_fan_se/characters/tuppy.md): A minor society figure mentioned in conversation.
- [Sir James Royston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_windermere_s_fan_se/characters/sir_james_royston.md): A gentleman briefly mentioned in the social circle.
- [Lady Jedburgh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_windermere_s_fan_se/characters/lady_jedburgh.md): A society figure alluded to in conversation.
- [Sir George](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lady_windermere_s_fan_se/characters/sir_george.md): A deceased or absent gentleman referred to in dialogue.

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