Maude Clare

Attitudes and Characters shown in Maude Clare:-

Narrator: The Narrator seems to prefer Maude Clare, and may have a bias view because of this.
                  -"Maude Clare was like a queen"

Maude Clare: Maude Clare's language is abrupt and shows that she is resentful towards Nell and Thomas.
-"Lo" Lo is used to draw attention to something and Maude Clare says this before scornful dialogue, which shows she is interrupting with digust, emphasising her bitterness.

Thomas: Thomas is ashamed and seems to be embarrassed by Maude Clare's outburst as he speaks in faltering tones.
-"and hid his face." This is also reinforced in the caesure in his speech. It gives a sense of confusion and apprehenson by:

•  By not knowing how to address Maude Clare, he demonstrates his anxiety about their relationship.
• In hiding his face, he makes a feeble attempt to avoid responding to her insults.
• By remaining silent, he gives Maude the freedom to address Nell with her seemingly prepared speech.

Nell: Nell is proud, which may come from the fact she is marrying Thomas and not Maude Clare. She isn't naive and understands that Maude Clare is "more wise and more fair, but is determined to make their marriage work and demonstates this as her courage increases.
"I'll love him till he loves me best, Me best of alll Maude Clare".
In this final verse she also

Thomas' mother: Thomas' mother expresses her sympathy and concern for the couple by attempting to hide her tears with smiles and blessings.