Question

character sketch of lavinia in a shady plot

Answer 1

Lavinia is the wife of Mr. John Hallock, the narrator. She has extravagant tastes  for shopping and a tendency to buy every new fad. Lavinia likes to dominate her husband  and does not care about her his instructions and intentions; despite his protests, she retains the Ouija Board and does not return it. She is also suspicious about women and doesn’t want even the ghost of Helen of Troy to be called upon the board. Lavinia is gregarious by nature, and enjoys partying with the women of her Book Club. She doesn’t want Gladolia to leave her house and for her sake, she is ready to sacrifice the Ouija Board. However, she is a loving and caring wife. In spite of her differences with the narrator, she does not leave him. She just threatens him she will go to her grandmother’s house; but her intention is Hallock should stop her from going. She is quite timid in nature as the very sight of cockroaches makes her scream.

Answer 2

Lavinia is the quintessential modern wife, who loves to spend money and indulge in new fashions or trends. She is the one who purchases an Ouija Board and organizes the Ouija board party. She may come across as a vacuous wife, but finally displays genuine love and affection for her husband.