Is Nathaniel truly drawn to Evelyn, or do you think he is just trying to get Lady Violet’s attention and playing her at her own game?
I believe Evelyn interested him with her opinions and self assurance unlike many women of her day. However, he indeed was pursuing Lady Violet.
This is a tough question. It would seem that Lady Violet imagined Nathaniel’s interest but there were a few instances where it seemed he was truly interested in her. Perhaps he was trying to get into her good graces to further his financial and social status.
Nathaniel was a lost soul. He did not think he could have who he wanted, Violet, so he was willing to take the next best thing, Evelyn.
I don’t think he was ever really interested in Evelyn, and that he was just using her to make Lady Violet jealous.