Christian - “Romance, Piety, Sensibility”
Mr. Matthews expounds, "Dame Lonsdale and her husband are good pious members of church of England; they are what every Christian should be, humble, devout, and grateful, but let the mode in which they worship be what it may, if they are sincere, they will be accepted: there are many roads to the foot of the cross, and whichever may be taken, if it is pursued with a pure and upright heart, is safe." The couple epitomize piety. They are archetypal Christians who strive to uphold spirituality. Their membership in the 'church of England' is an affirmation of their conviction in the religion. They are absolutely persuaded by the Biblical teachings and strive to uphold the ideologies and principles of the Bible.
Aura Melville - “The Three Orphans”
Rowson describes, "she was a pleasing well informed young woman; highly polished in her manners, yet without one showy accomplishment. She knew enough of music to enjoy and understand its simple beauties, but she performed on no instrument. She moved gracefully, and could, if called upon, join a cotillion or contra dance, without distressing others; her understanding was of the highest order, and so well cultivated that she could converse with sense and propriety on almost any subject. She was beloved in the family; industrious, discreet, cheerful, good humoured, grateful to her benefactors." Manifestly, Aura is elegant and virtuous. Her personality enables her to blend well with Mr. Matthews' household. Moreover, her mannerisms enable her to win the affection and respect of the Mathews households which would have been impossible if she were a difficult girl. Her father educated her appropriately before his demise which simplifies Mr. Mathews' role of being a guardian.
Public libraries - “A Rencontre, A Ball, Love At First Sight”
Rowson describes, "It was one of those mornings when the visitants of Brighton sally forth to ransack libraries, torment shopkeepers, and lounge upon the Stiene, when Edward Ainslie taking Lucy under one arm and lady Mary under the other, having taken a walk upon the downs strolled into one of the public libraries, where raffles, scandal and flirtation were going forward amongst an heterogeneous crowd, assembled there." The happenings at the public libraries portray the locality as a tempting place. Edward Ainslie serves the role of a chaperone for Mary and Lucy so they won't fall into the temptations that are omnipresent in the place. He ensures that they are not involved in dishonorable engagements among the crowds.
The Invalid - “A Rencontre, A Ball, Love At First Sight”
Rowson explains, “Ainslie’s party merely heard that it was a brave veteran, who had served many years abroad, and received a wound, from the effects of which he still continued to suffer, that he sometimes labored under slight fits of insanity. Lucy’s eyes filled.” The invalid, who is evidently suffering from post-trauma stress disorder, evokes Lucy’s pity and she compares the invalid’s situation with serjeant Blandford’s. His wealth cannot shield him from the episodes of insanity because his problem is psychological. His suffering is ascribed to the mental wounds which accumulated during the war.
