John Whittaker (played by Ben Barnes) is a protagonist in Easy Virtue.
Larita's husband who brings her to his family's estate in Nottinghamshire. He struggles to assert independence from his domineering mother and sisters, causing his affection for Larita to wane as he complains about her to Sarah. He withdraws emotionally, refuses to dance with Larita at the Christmas party, and watches heartbroken as she destroys a statue and leaves the family home. Cook / Doris / Beatrice (played by Joanna Bacon) appears in Easy Virtue.
Furber (played by Kris Marshall) appears in Easy Virtue.
A minor acquaintance mentioned only at the end of the film when he wishes Larita and Jim well as they depart in Jim's car. His role in the broader narrative is not detailed in the plot. Sarah Hurst (played by Charlotte Riley) appears in Easy Virtue.
John's former girlfriend and neighbor who graciously accepts Larita's marriage. She attends estate parties with her brother Philip and becomes the person to whom John complains about his wife. Larita apologizes to her during her departure, hoping Sarah will reconcile with John.
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Characters
John Whittaker
(played by Ben Barnes) — protagonist
Larita's husband who brings her to his family's estate in Nottinghamshire. He struggles to assert independence from his domineering mother and sisters, causing his affection for Larita to wane as he c...
Cook / Doris / Beatrice
(played by Joanna Bacon) — minor
Furber
(played by Kris Marshall) — supporting
A minor acquaintance mentioned only at the end of the film when he wishes Larita and Jim well as they depart in Jim's car. His role in the broader narrative is not detailed in the plot.
Sarah Hurst
(played by Charlotte Riley) — supporting
John's former girlfriend and neighbor who graciously accepts Larita's marriage. She attends estate parties with her brother Philip and becomes the person to whom John complains about his wife. Larita...
Key Relationships
Furber → Sarah Hurst
(Social Acquaintance)
Sarah Hurst → Cook / Doris / Beatrice
(Social Guest)
John Whittaker → Cook / Doris / Beatrice
(Professional Employer)
John Whittaker → Furber
(Social Acquaintance)
John Whittaker → Sarah Hurst
(Romantic Former Lovers)
Story Analysis
A story of cultural clash, marital strain, and eventual liberation from oppressive family expectations.
