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Liucija Glaudžiuvienė

femaleFirst seen chapter 65Last seen chapter 78Deceased

Liucija is portrayed as the elegant queen‑like hostess at the ball, married to Povilas Glaudžius, and later engages in flirtatious conversation with Liudas, hinting at a complex relationship. Finalizes marriage to Dr. Brazgys, invites Vasaris, rejects his affection in a private garden meeting Liucija is referenced as the woman with whom Vasaris had a secret relationship. Liucija prepares to leave for Palanga, hosts a tense farewell with Vasaris, and reveals her changed attitude toward youth and relationships. Liucija is referenced as Vasaris' former lover, a source of tension between Vasaris and Auksė, and the object of his lingering affection. Liucija receives Vasaris' Easter wishes and later appears at the banquet, deepening his emotional conflict. Liucija, mother of Vytukas, displays intense fear, guilt, and a desire for divine mercy during her child's illness and death. Liucija falls into deep apathy after her son's funeral, avoids her husband and household staff, does not visit her son's grave, and spends hours alone in a deep armchair by the window. Liucija hosts a gathering, appears in black elegant attire, shows melancholy, speaks cryptically to Liudas, and hints at past sadness and possible suicidal thoughts. Liucija writes a suicide letter to Vasaris, detailing her despair and plan to poison herself at 8 am. Liucija committed suicide, leaving a posthumous letter, profoundly affecting Vasaris.

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