Fred Rees (played by Edward Coxen) is a protagonist in The Problem.
A suitor who formally proposes marriage to Edith Shanlon, making his request conditional upon receiving approval from her mother. His proposal initiates the central conflict regarding her future marital match. Edith Shanlon (played by Winifred Greenwood) appears in The Problem.
A young woman whose potential marriage to Fred Rees becomes the focal point of her mother's deliberations and dream sequence. She is the subject of the parental consent process.
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Characters
Fred Rees
(played by Edward Coxen) — protagonist
A suitor who formally proposes marriage to Edith Shanlon, making his request conditional upon receiving approval from her mother. His proposal initiates the central conflict regarding her future marit...
Edith Shanlon
(played by Winifred Greenwood) — supporting
A young woman whose potential marriage to Fred Rees becomes the focal point of her mother's deliberations and dream sequence. She is the subject of the parental consent process.
Key Relationships
Fred Rees → Edith Shanlon
(Romantic Fiancé)
Story Analysis
A courtship narrative where maternal fear of a loveless wealthy marriage is resolved through a prophetic dream.