Squire Leslie Winter Character Analysis in Lady Chatterley’s Lover

Leslie Winter is Clifford’s godfather and a well-known squire (meaning major landowner) in the Midlands. Winter lives in a beautiful estate called Shipley; though Winter once encouraged the local colliers to spend time on his property, he now resents their encroachment. Winter is one of the people who most hopes that Clifford will regain his potency and give birth to an heir.

Squire Leslie Winter Character Timeline in Lady Chatterley’s Lover

The timeline below shows where the character Squire Leslie Winter appears in Lady Chatterley’s Lover. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

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...does not go to the wood the next day. Instead, she goes to visit Leslie Winter, Clifford’s old, wealthy, godfather. Winter is an old-fashioned man; years ago, he was close with... (full context)

One day, Squire Leslie Winter comes over to Wragby to discuss Clifford’s idea for a new coal-mining technique. Even Winter... (full context)

Connie visits Leslie Winter at his mansion, which is called Shipley. Shipley has beautiful gardens and big windows, and... (full context)

In less than a year, Winter will die, leaving Clifford a great deal of money in his will. None of his... (full context)

When Connie returns home, Clifford wants to hear about her interactions with Winter and various townspeople. Connie implores Clifford to venture out into the world again, pointing out... (full context)