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A Proper Lady is a gentle yet strong being, [[Incorruptible Pure Pureness|incorruptible]] and [[Chaste Hero|pure like the driven snow]] and Madonna-like in her virtues. She sacrifices herself for the better of her family, religion, and country. She is intelligent enough to [[Apron Matron|smoothly run a household]], and [[The Consigliere|wisely spends her husband's money]] for the better of her family, never guilty of negligence or selfish frivolity. She possesses the wit, taste and esprit necessary to be [[Socialite|a star of Society]], and never crosses the border of good taste and civility. She is devoted and loyal, never treacherous or scheming. Her manners are never less than impeccable, and her good will and charity are a beacon to those lucky enough to live around her. She is perfectly groomed, likely [[Beauty Equals Goodness|beautiful]] or at least comely (while the female antagonist will be [[Beauty Is Bad|more beautiful]] and [[Evil Is Sexy|appealing]]). However, [[True Beauty Is on the Inside|more important than her personal looks is her gentle smile]]. Because small size is endearing (and allows for protective embraces from her lucky husband or fiancé), she will probably be [[Fun Size|on the shorter side]]. Chances are that she is an [[English Rose]], especially with [[Raven Hair, Ivory Skin|dark hair and fair skin]]. [[Parasol of Prettiness]] is a typical prop.

 

 

She is ''always'' [[Blue Blood|upper class]] and nearly always [[Housewife|married, often a mother]]. She might also be a ''[[wikipedia:Victorian era#Prostitution|redundant woman]]'', in which case she will not be bitter about never getting married, and will instead direct her motherly instincts for the better of [[Maiden Aunt|her sister's or brother's family]]. Lower class women and maidens can have many qualities of a Proper Lady, and should, per this trope and the ideals behind it, aim to be as like her as possible.