The Go-Between

by

L. P. Hartley

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Edward / Lord Trimingham the Eleventh Viscount Character Analysis

At the end of the novel, Leo encounters the grandson of Marian. His resemblance to Ted confirms that Marian’s child—that is, Edward’s parent—was not Hugh Trimingham, but rather Ted. This post-war Trimingham has fewer trappings of status and wealth than did his grandfather, and only lives in a small part of Brandham Hall (the rest have been let out to a girls’ school). He is afraid to get married as, fully aware of the terrible events in the summer of 1900, he fears there is a curse on him that he would pass down to any children he might have. He apologizes to Leo for what took place at Brandham Hall—the only character to do so.

Edward / Lord Trimingham the Eleventh Viscount Quotes in The Go-Between

The The Go-Between quotes below are all either spoken by Edward / Lord Trimingham the Eleventh Viscount or refer to Edward / Lord Trimingham the Eleventh Viscount. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
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Epilogue Quotes

Tell him this, Leo, make him see it and feel it, it will be the best day’s work you ever did. Remember how you loved taking our messages, bringing us together and making us happy—well, this is another errand of love, and the last time I shall ever ask you to be our postman…Tell him there’s no spell or curse except an unloving heart.

Related Characters: Marian Maudsley (speaker), Leo Colston, Edward / Lord Trimingham the Eleventh Viscount
Page Number: 260
Explanation and Analysis:
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Edward / Lord Trimingham the Eleventh Viscount Quotes in The Go-Between

The The Go-Between quotes below are all either spoken by Edward / Lord Trimingham the Eleventh Viscount or refer to Edward / Lord Trimingham the Eleventh Viscount. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Social Class and Hierarchy Theme Icon
).
Epilogue Quotes

Tell him this, Leo, make him see it and feel it, it will be the best day’s work you ever did. Remember how you loved taking our messages, bringing us together and making us happy—well, this is another errand of love, and the last time I shall ever ask you to be our postman…Tell him there’s no spell or curse except an unloving heart.

Related Characters: Marian Maudsley (speaker), Leo Colston, Edward / Lord Trimingham the Eleventh Viscount
Page Number: 260
Explanation and Analysis: