The Moonstone

The Moonstone

by

Wilkie Collins

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Limping Lucy Character Analysis

Mrs. Yolland’s daughter, whose leg injury, resultant limp, and disheveled appearance lead Franklin Blake to describe her as “a wan, wild, haggard girl.” She is close friends with Rosanna and, despite her thorough pessimism and particular hatred for Franklin (whom she holds responsible for Rosanna’s death), has a plan to move with Rosanna to London and make a living working independently. Through this plan, she offers Rosanna an alternative to conventional romance, as well as the opportunity to overcome the trappings of their gender and low class status.

Limping Lucy Quotes in The Moonstone

The The Moonstone quotes below are all either spoken by Limping Lucy or refer to Limping Lucy. 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:
Detective Methods and Genre Standards Theme Icon
).
The Loss of the Diamond: 23 Quotes

“Where’s this gentleman that I mustn’t speak of, except with respect? Ha, Mr. Betteredge, the day is not far off when the poor will rise against the rich. I pray Heaven they may begin with him. I pray Heaven they may begin with him.”

Related Characters: Limping Lucy (speaker), Franklin Blake , Gabriel Betteredge, Rosanna Spearman, Mrs. Yolland
Page Number: 192
Explanation and Analysis:
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Limping Lucy Quotes in The Moonstone

The The Moonstone quotes below are all either spoken by Limping Lucy or refer to Limping Lucy. 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:
Detective Methods and Genre Standards Theme Icon
).
The Loss of the Diamond: 23 Quotes

“Where’s this gentleman that I mustn’t speak of, except with respect? Ha, Mr. Betteredge, the day is not far off when the poor will rise against the rich. I pray Heaven they may begin with him. I pray Heaven they may begin with him.”

Related Characters: Limping Lucy (speaker), Franklin Blake , Gabriel Betteredge, Rosanna Spearman, Mrs. Yolland
Page Number: 192
Explanation and Analysis: