# The Second Mrs. Tanqueray — Character guide

> Key figures in The Second Mrs. Tanqueray by Arthur W. Pinero.

- [Paula Tanqueray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/paula_tanqueray.md): The second Mrs. Tanqueray, a woman with a past seeking redemption and acceptance in society.
- [Aubrey Tanqueray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/aubrey_tanqueray.md): A widower who marries Paula, struggling to balance his love for her with societal pressures.
- [Ellean Tanqueray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/ellean_tanqueray.md): Aubrey's devout daughter from his first marriage, who initially distrusts Paula.
- [Cayley Drummle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/cayley_drummle.md): A cynical bachelor and close friend of Aubrey, often serving as a confidant.
- [Frank Misquith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/frank_misquith.md): A barrister and friend of Aubrey, involved in social circles.
- [Sir George Orreyed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/sir_george_orreyed.md): A dissolute baronet and friend of Aubrey, married to Dodo.
- [Lady Orreyed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/lady_orreyed.md): Sir George's wife, a frivolous and gossipy socialite.
- [Mrs. Cortelyon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/mrs_cortelyon.md): A respectable widow and neighbor who befriends Ellean.
- [Captain Ardale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/captain_ardale.md): A young army officer who becomes romantically involved with Ellean.
- [Jayne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/jayne.md): A servant or companion in the Tanqueray household.
- [Hugh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/hugh.md): A servant or minor character in the household.
- [Mrs. Jarman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/mrs_jarman.md): A minor character mentioned in the play.
- [Mabel Hervey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/mabel_hervey.md): A friend or acquaintance of Paula's from her past.
- [Mrs. Misquith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/mrs_misquith.md): Frank Misquith's wife, mentioned but not seen.
- [Mrs. Dartry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/mrs_dartry.md): A minor character associated with Drummle.
- [Doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/doctor.md): A physician attending to characters in the play.

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