Character Analysis - SS2 Literature Lesson Note

Major characters:

Charles Marlow: A wealthy but socially awkward young man who is obsessed with class and status.

Kate Hardcastle: A spirited and intelligent young woman who is determined to marry the man she loves, regardless of his social status.

Tony Lumpkin: A rude and uncouth young man who is the son of Mr. Hardcastle’s neighbor.

Constance Neville: A beautiful and kind-hearted young woman who is in love with Tony Lumpkin.

Minor characters:

Mr. Hardcastle: A wealthy landowner who is obsessed with his social status.

Mrs. Hardcastle: A kind-hearted woman who is more concerned with her daughter’s happiness than her social status.

Hastings: A friend of Charles Marlow who tries to help him win Kate Hardcastle’s heart.

Barmaid: A clever barmaid who helps Charles Marlow and Kate Hardcastle to be together.

Relationship between major and minor characters:

Charles Marlow and Kate Hardcastle: Charles Marlow and Kate Hardcastle are the main romantic couple in the play. They initially misunderstand each other, but eventually overcome their differences and fall in love.

Tony Lumpkin and Constance Neville: Tony Lumpkin and Constance Neville are another romantic couple in the play. They are from different social classes, but they are both kind-hearted and in love with each other.

Mr. Hardcastle and Charles Marlow: Mr. Hardcastle is obsessed with Charles Marlow’s social status and wants him to marry his daughter, Kate. However, Charles is initially shy and awkward around Mr. Hardcastle, which leads to a number of comic misunderstandings.

Mrs. Hardcastle and Kate Hardcastle: Mrs. Hardcastle is more concerned with her daughter’s happiness than her social status. She supports Kate’s relationship with Charles Marlow, even though he is not from a wealthy family.

Hastings and Charles Marlow: Hastings is a friend of Charles Marlow who tries to help him win Kate Hardcastle’s heart. He is a loyal and supportive friend.

Barmaid and Charles Marlow: The barmaid is a clever woman who helps Charles Marlow and Kate Hardcastle to be together. She is a resourceful and kind-hearted character.