-Maude Clare is the title of the poem and the last two words of it. This shows up her dominating, imposing nature and the way she always seems to be the centre of attention. It seems that she is the most powerful character in the poem.-The way Nell is overshadowed by Maude Clare, both in beauty "...his bride was like a village maid/ Maude Clare was like queen..." and the way she disappears from the conversation until the end of the poem, shows the polar opposition of her character to Maude Clare. Further proved by her speech, she calls Maude Clare "...more wise, and much more fair..."
- The way the Lord "faltered" goes quite far to prove his weak character. He also "strove to match her scorn with scorn", failing feebly and just repeating the name of the powerful woman addressing him instead. His "fickle heart" convinces us that his mind is easily changed and his character has no strength or determination.
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