Eng426 20th century english literature

Mary Macgregor: She is the scapegoat among the girls and the least loved. Mary does not have the sexual appeal that Rose possesses or the intelligence of Sandy. She seems to be an “extra baggage” in the novel whose life is of no consequence, a girl who seems to get blamed for every offence committed. We are not surprised to see that her stupidity in later years climaxes with her death in a hotel fire. Brodie did not show kindness to Mary and members of her set were also cruel to her.
Jenny Gray: She is the best friend of Sandy and co-author of a fictionalized romantic tale from the stories Miss Brodie had told them about her fiancé Hugh Carruthers. Later both of them make up stories about the female detective who interviews Jenny about the man who exposed himself to her. She sings beautifully and intends to be an actress. Her character is used to demonstrate that the efforts of Miss Brodie in a way are not wasted. The fact that she embraces the arts attests to this.
Mr Lowther: He is the school’s music teacher. He resembles Mr. Lloyd but is less attractive, long-bodied and short-legged, he also owns a rich estate in Cramond. He is sexually attracted to Miss Brodie and they both are involved sexually for some time. However, to show that sexual attraction is not enough to build a strong relationship on, he chooses Miss Lockhart, the beautiful science teacher, as wife.
Monica Douglas: A member of the Brodie set famous for her mathematical ability and violent anger. After graduating from Blaine, Monica goes into science and marries a man who later demands a separation from her, after she throws a live coal at his sister.


Eunice Gardiner: A member of the Brodie set famous for “her spritely gymnastics and glamorous swimming,” Eunice is at first quiet, and so it is strange that she joins the Brodie set at all; but she soon becomes very
entertaining to the other girls, and fits right in. After graduating, Eunice becomes a nurse and marries a doctor.