A Cup of Tea

The protagonist of “A Cup of Tea,” Rosemary Fell is a wealthy and (according to the narrative) moderately attractive woman who has seemingly grown bored with the comfort and predictability of the privileged life she… read analysis of Rosemary Fell

Miss Smith, initially referred to as “the girl” until she has the opportunity to reveal her name in the story’s final act, is a meek, impoverished young woman who approaches Rosemary in the rain for… read analysis of The Girl/Miss Smith

Philip Fell is Rosemary’s adoring but pragmatic husband. When he returns home to find his wife hosting Miss Smith, a destitute stranger, in their bedroom, he pulls Rosemary aside to point out the… read analysis of Philip Fell

The shopman runs an antique store on London’s Curzon Street, a favorite of Rosemary’s due to its exclusivity and the shopman’s undivided focus on her patronage. When the shopkeeper is first introduced, the narrator… read analysis of The Antique Store Shopman