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Cora does not believe so in both cases, and admits she is not ashamed of her father, citing that her family did not change their name Lord Sinderby's grandfather had changed the family's name to Aldridge after coming to England from Russia. Cora happily supports Edith's plans to appoint a female editor for her business after Edith fires him during an argument. Meanwhile, Mary meets a charming race car driver and Cora attends the races, but horror strikes when Henry's friend and racing rival crashes and is killed.
The year proves to be a very stressful for Cora as during a dinner with the Health Minister, her beloved husband began throwing up blood violently due to a burst ulcer. Cora comforts him and accompanies him to the hospital. During this time Cora argues with Violet over what is to be done about the government take over of the Downton hospital and merging it with the larger York hospital.
Cora is then appointed the successor to Violet. Cora feels torn as her loyalty first is to her family, yet she does want to take the position.
Cora eventually takes the position of Hospital Chairman. Later on, when the doors of Downton are opened to the public in an effort to raise money to support the local hospital, Cora and her daughters prove to be very unknowledgeable about the history of the Abbey.
Violet soon storms in and is angry with Cora as she has accepted the position. When Violet runs off to France to cool off, Cora feels responsible for tearing apart the family. Cora constantly offers advice to Edith with her difficult situation with Pelham, and pushes her to tell him the truth.
Later, when Bertie becomes the new Marquess of Hexham, Cora is very happy and later addresses him incorrectly, but he takes lightly and the two laugh. Cora then comforts Edith when Bertie leaves after finding out about Marigold and that Edith did not trust him enough to tell him the truth. Cora is overjoyed when Mary marries Henry. Cora is generally a sweet and tolerant person. She always sees the best in people around her and seems oblivious to certain peoples' dark sides examples being O'Brien, Thomas, and Edna.
She also accepts things and accepts change easier than others in her family, as seen by her acceptance of Tom Branson before and after Sybil's death. She loves her family very much, which is shown when she tells off O'Brien for insulting Matthew, supporting Mary after her affair, her deep mourning for Sybil, being unforgiving of Nanny West and firing her on the spot for her treatment of Sybbie, and her arranging for Edith to raise Marigold at Downton.
She is also very loyal showing her disappointment after O'Brien leaves without warning. She has been shown to have a temper one example being after Matthew shouted at Robert for his failed investment in season 3, another being her confrontation with Isobel Crawley over running the convalescent home during the war , and does not forgive distrust and dishonesty she lost her trust in Violet after the truth about Edith's daughter came out.
Cora also loves her husband, Robert, which was not always the case for arranged marriages between wealthy American heiresses and English nobles. She also has a tendency to blame herself in times of trouble; for instance, when she nearly died of the Spanish Flu and her husband was flirting with a maid, she apologized to him.
Again, in she punishes herself for Robert's confrontation with Simon Bricker. Downton Abbey Wiki Explore. Downton Abbey. Isobel Crawley Tom Branson Dr. Behind the Scenes. Explore Wikis Community Central. Register Don't have an account? Cora Crawley. View source. History Talk 0. Do you like this video? Play Sound. And do you know what they say, my darling? Being tested only makes you stronger. Early Life. Violet : " I've written to your mother.
She's very anxious, naturally. She suggested coming over. So I put her off. Told her to come and admire the baby. Series 1. Cora was curious about Evelyn Napier, especially since the man seems to be of importance to Mary. Cora asks Mary whether she likes him and Mary replies by saying "I don't dislike him". This then builds up more questions from Cora and Mary discuss about Napier Cora to Mary about Napier such as "What is he writing about?
Cora also reveals that she had a connection of friendship to Napier's mother, but does not know she is deceased, which Mary informs her. There is a possibility that because Cora was a friend his late mother, she feels quite comfortable that Mary is writing to him. Cora then starts a discussion with Violet and Robert about Mary's prospects and actions about Napier. Violet agrees that Mary should pursue Napier since Mary is not interested in Matthew anyway.
Cora reports that the Napiers have plenty of money. Cora feels concern because Violet does not seem pleased. Violet says that she is pleased, but she does Cora gives her opinions and thoughts about Matthew not think the whole scheme of Mary pursuing Napier is brilliant. Violet says that she does not want Robert to use marriage as a fight over Mary's inheritance, Cora reassures her of no such thing, saying that it won't make any difference. She says that the price of saving Downton is to accept that Matthew is the heir of the fortune and the estate.
She, in fact, points out that she rather admires Matthew but she does not believe that it is sufficient reason to hand over the money.
Cora visits Mary's room to announce that there was a letter from Evelyn Napier which says that he will bring a Cora reads out the evening letter from Napier friend from the Turkish Embassy, a man named Kemal Pamuk. She continues reading to say that Kemal Pamuk is son to one of the sultan's ministers and is here to attend the Albanian talks, to create an independent Albania. Cora invites this Mr. Pamuk to stay at Downton for the hunt as well.
She finishes by saying that Mary will ride out with him. Cora, in the middle of Matthew and Evelyn, smiles about Pamuk's joke during dinner The very next evening Cora meets Mr. Cora is told about Pamuk's death in Mary's bed much to her great despair and disappointment. She proposes Cora digests the fact about Pamuk's death, bewildered to both Anna and Mary that the three of them decide what to do for the best.
Anna suggests to them to carry the body to Pamuk's bedroom. Cora is evidently shocked about the suggestion, but then realizes the huge scandal this would be and how Mary's reputation would be destroyed. She suggests covering him up and that they need to hurry because the servants will be up soon. Cora removes the sheet covering Pamuk and sees to it that Anna puts on the blanket upon him. Mary cries over Pamuk's body but Cora and Anna carry Pamuk's corpse then is interrupted by Cora who stands in front of the door, holding the sheet.
Cora says that she can never forgive Mary for what she has put her through, but hopes in time she will be more merciful. Cora's eyes filled with anger and sheer disappointment. Cora promises to keep the secret from Robert because she knows that telling him would kill him and adds that she keeps the secret, not for Mary's, but for Robert's sake.
She also tells Anna she will not insult her by asking her to conceal Mary's secret, and with that they leave the room. The next morning, Evelyn Napier says goodbye to Cora as she takes a walk, Cora asks whether they will see Napier Cora and Napier, before they bid goodbye to each other again, but he says that he is quite busy.
He makes himself quite clear that he does not consider himself an interesting person and he believes that a woman who marries him, but thinks that he is boring, can never love him because he believes marriage should be based on love. Cora compliments Napier that his instincts do him credit.
Violet replies " Oh, I don't think things are quite that desperate". Cora points out again that the Entail is unbreakable, confident that Mary cannot inherit. Cora orders Branson to take Sybil to Ripon the next day for a new frock. She says " So women's rights begin at home?
Well I'm all for that" in Sybil's Cora tries to comfort Mary discussion on women. Violet asks Sybil why she wants to go to a real school and Sybil replies that a governess only teaches French and how to curtsey. Violet thinks that is enough. Cora follows Mary to her room to find her crying, she learns how sad and angry and jealous Mary is about Robert's attention toward Matthew.
Cora keeps reassuring her that her family loves her. Mary ends by saying "Things will look better earlier in the morning, isn't that what you always say" and Cora replies "that's because its usually true. When Sybil appears at dinner the next night wearing a new frock of a daring design, the family is surprised. At the same time, Violet is trying to find a replacement for her lady's maid Simmons and requests Cora's assistance. Sarah O'Brien misinterprets that Cora is looking to replace her, and grows bitter and resentful.
While Cora is bathing, Sarah slides a wet bar of soap next to the bath. Sarah, realizing that this is too evil and has second thoughts, but as she is about to stop Cora, Cora slips on the floor causing a miscarriage. Robert, in tears, tells Bates that he learned from Dr. Clarkson that the baby would have been a son. Cora is still recuperating when news arrives that Britain has declared war on Germany on August 4, Sarah's guilt causes her to be completely loyal and protective of Cora.
Had the baby been born, he would have become Viscount Downton at birth, and the heir apparent to the Earldom of Grantham , superseding his father's heir presumptive, Matthew Crawley. Then the following exchange goes on between Cora's two oldest daughters: Mary : Have you ever come across Richard Carlisle? Cora sympathises with Lavinia and defends her against her mother-in-law: Violet: So that's Mary's replacement?
Well, I suppose looks aren't everything. Violet: I do hope so. Cora: Yes, but if Dr. Clarkson wants help, I'd prefer him not to find it in my nursery! Isobel: But Sybil isn't in the nursery! Violet: And in case you hadn't noticed, she hasn't been there for quite some time. Cora: Oh, you know what I mean. Violet: I think it's a ridiculous idea. Sybil: Why? Violet: Because this is a house, not a hospital.
Mary: Granny, a convalescent home is where people rest and recuperate. Isobel: But when there's so much good that can be done Violet: I forbid it! Violet: Oh, I see. So now I'm an outsider, who need not be consulted! Cora: Since you put it like that, yes. Robert receives the good news that Bates won't be executed in the end and both are very relieved.
Cora and Carson open the servants' ball together. Later that evening she tells Robert that she wants Sybil, Tom, and their child to come to Downton in the future. Therefore, she is at Downton when she gives birth to her daughter later on Episode 3. Richard Clarkson be consulted and involved. When Dr. Clarkson believes that Sybil is suffering from pre-eclampsia, he wants to take her to a hospital for a Caesarian section, Robert, listening to Sir Philip, disagrees.
The baby is born and all seems well. Sybil speaks to Cora about Tom getting a job as a mechanic, Sybil thinks that it would be a step back for him and wants her mother to prevent Robert from using this as an opportunity to get Tom out of Downton, her mother says that they can speak of this later.
When Sybil goes into convulsions and dies after giving birth, Cora sits up talking to her daughter. She tells Mary that it is the last time they will be together.
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