The Prince and the Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper

by

Mark Twain

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Arthur Hendon Character Analysis

Miles Hendon’s older brother. Arthur Hendon was betrothed to Lady Edith but he was in love with someone else. Arthur knew Miles and Edith were in love and he hoped that he could delay having to marry Edith long enough for his father, Sir Richard Hendon, to die so that Arthur could marry the woman he loved. Unfortunately, Arthur’s health fails, and he passes away while Miles is away serving in the military.

Arthur Hendon Quotes in The Prince and the Pauper

The The Prince and the Pauper quotes below are all either spoken by Arthur Hendon or refer to Arthur Hendon. 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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Chapter 26 Quotes

“My husband is master in this region; his power hath hardly any limit; the people prosper or starve, as he wills. If you resembled not the man whom you profess to be, my husband might bid you pleasure yourself with your dream in peace; but trust me, I know him well, I know what he will do; he will say to all, that you are but a mad impostor, and straightway all will echo him.” She bent upon Miles that same steady look once more[.]

Related Characters: Lady Edith (speaker), Miles Hendon, Hugh Hendon, Arthur Hendon, Sir Richard Hendon
Page Number: 187
Explanation and Analysis:
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Arthur Hendon Quotes in The Prince and the Pauper

The The Prince and the Pauper quotes below are all either spoken by Arthur Hendon or refer to Arthur Hendon. 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:
Appearances vs. Reality Theme Icon
).
Chapter 26 Quotes

“My husband is master in this region; his power hath hardly any limit; the people prosper or starve, as he wills. If you resembled not the man whom you profess to be, my husband might bid you pleasure yourself with your dream in peace; but trust me, I know him well, I know what he will do; he will say to all, that you are but a mad impostor, and straightway all will echo him.” She bent upon Miles that same steady look once more[.]

Related Characters: Lady Edith (speaker), Miles Hendon, Hugh Hendon, Arthur Hendon, Sir Richard Hendon
Page Number: 187
Explanation and Analysis: