Dudley Ruthyn’s Predatory Ambition

Uncle Silas

Dudley Ruthyn’s bullying courtship, concealed marriage, and involvement in the plot show a progression from vulgar entitlement to violence.

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A Disquieting Recognition A Disquieting Recognition from "Uncle Silas". A Disquieting Recognition A Familiar Face Maud recognizes Dudley Ruthyn as resembling a man from earlier frightening encounters, but Silas Ruthyn and Dudley…

A Disquieting Recognition from "Uncle Silas". A Disquieting Recognition A Familiar Face Maud recognizes Dudley Ruthyn as resembling a man from earlier frightening encounters, but Silas Ruthyn and Dudley…

A Disquieting Recognition A Familiar Face Maud recognizes Dudley Ruthyn as resembling a man from earlier frightening encounters, but Silas Ruthyn and Dudley deny that he has ever seen her. Doubt Exploited Their calm denials make Maud question her memory, weakening her confidence in evidence she once trusted.

Entitlement in the Household Entitlement in the Household from "Uncle Silas". Entitlement in the Household Coarse Advances Dudley Ruthyn uses money troubles and family familiarity to press himself on Maud, treating her refusals as a…

Entitlement in the Household from "Uncle Silas". Entitlement in the Household Coarse Advances Dudley Ruthyn uses money troubles and family familiarity to press himself on Maud, treating her refusals as a…

Entitlement in the Household Coarse Advances Dudley Ruthyn uses money troubles and family familiarity to press himself on Maud, treating her refusals as a flirtatious obstacle. Threatening Conduct He attempts to force a kiss and later proposes marriage, revealing a belief that Maud’s wealth and person are available to him.

A Marriage Revealed A Marriage Revealed from "Uncle Silas". A Marriage Revealed Sarah Matilda Arrives Sarah Matilda Mangles comes to Bartram-Haugh with evidence that she is already Dudley Ruthyn’s wife.

A Marriage Revealed from "Uncle Silas". A Marriage Revealed Sarah Matilda Arrives Sarah Matilda Mangles comes to Bartram-Haugh with evidence that she is already Dudley Ruthyn’s wife.

A Marriage Revealed Sarah Matilda Arrives Sarah Matilda Mangles comes to Bartram-Haugh with evidence that she is already Dudley Ruthyn’s wife. A Scheme Collapses Dudley admits the marriage. Silas expels the couple, and Maud realizes that Dudley had pursued her while concealing a wife.

An Offer for Money An Offer for Money from "Uncle Silas". An Offer for Money A Transaction Proposed Dudley offers to take Maud away from Bartram-Haugh in exchange for £20,000, presenting the proposal as help while…

An Offer for Money from "Uncle Silas". An Offer for Money A Transaction Proposed Dudley offers to take Maud away from Bartram-Haugh in exchange for £20,000, presenting the proposal as help while…

An Offer for Money A Transaction Proposed Dudley offers to take Maud away from Bartram-Haugh in exchange for £20,000, presenting the proposal as help while demanding a large payment. Maud Refuses She rejects his offer and tells Silas about it. Dudley’s apparent opportunity to act as a rescuer is exposed as another attempt to use her fortune.

Violence in the Window Violence in the Window from "Uncle Silas". Violence in the Window A Hidden Entrance Dudley enters Maud’s barred room through a concealed window and attacks Madame de la Rougierre in the darkness.

Violence in the Window from "Uncle Silas". Violence in the Window A Hidden Entrance Dudley enters Maud’s barred room through a concealed window and attacks Madame de la Rougierre in the darkness.

Violence in the Window A Hidden Entrance Dudley enters Maud’s barred room through a concealed window and attacks Madame de la Rougierre in the darkness. Remorse Without Escape He recoils from the violence but continues to obey Silas Ruthyn’s plan until Maud gets out. His horror does not undo his participation in the crime.

At Maud’s first meeting with Dudley Ruthyn

During Dudley Ruthyn’s return to Bartram-Haugh

After Dudley Ruthyn’s proposal is rejected

After Dudley Ruthyn returns from his supposed departure

During the attempted murder at Bartram-Haugh