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What is the name of the principal antagonist in "The Woman in White"?

  • Sir Percival Glyde

  • Count Fosco

  • Walter Hartright

  • Frederick Fairlie

Answer

Sir Percival Glyde, the chief antagonist in "The Woman in White," is a scheming and ruthless character. He masterminds a deceitful plan to gain control over the wealth and estate of his cousin, Walter Hartright. Glyde's manipulation extends to his own wife, Laura Fairlie, whom he entraps in a loveless marriage for financial gain.
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