Betty Trevor

"Betty Trevor" by George de Horne Vaizey is a story about the Trevor family and seventeen-year-old Betty. It takes place in London, where the family is living a different life from their richer neighbours. The story focuses on the problems of the family and especially Betty, explores themes of wanting more, jealousy, and the need to feel beautiful and accepted. The story begins with the Trevor children looking at a neighborhood rich girl, and their reactions spark conversations about money and class, especially by Betty, who is unsecure about how she looks and where she is in life. The relationships between the siblings highlight their rivalries and dreams, setting course for a drama filled with aspirations and human errors.