A working-class gamekeeper who initially resists Connie's advances due to strict class boundaries. He gradually opens up to a physical and emotional affair with her, and they both desire a future together with a child. After being dismissed by Sir Clifford, he remains loyal to Connie, patiently awaiting the finalization of his divorce from his absent first wife to marry her.
Clifford views Mellors as a destructive rival threatening his marriage and social standing.
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