While "Downton Abbey" has long ended, the story still lives on today because of the intricate story-telling. One of the many reasons the show was a success until the very end was the ever-vivacious Violet Crawley, also known as the Dowager Countess. With every season of "Downton Abbey" comes an new era of change, but Violet was the driving force to show viewers that they should strive for something more.
1. She isn't afraid to wear the pants
Whether it is to tell off Robert for attempting to put Matthew as his heir in the first seasons or to face off with Cora about the hospital merger in the last season, the Dowager Countess can pull on her bootstraps and get down to business. Something that we millennials forget that we can do in this day and age.
2. She's unapologetic about her opinions
The Dowager Countess does not apologize about anything she says. To anyone. About anything. Haircuts, new clothes, lifestyle changes, life-changing decisions are not safe from the watchful eye of the eldest Crawley. Because do we need to have a filter on everything nowadays?
3. She's equipped with at least three putdowns in any one conversation
GiphyAny kind of conversation that does not go her way ends with an eloquent zinger without a comeback from the opposing party. Plus, she's old and crotchety, so perhaps it adds to the charm.
4. She is never afraid of calling someone out
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With Cousin Isobel as her main adversary, the Dowager has plenty of experience with sniffing out airs when it's there. Plus, the best part is when she lays it out in public.
5. She breaks down philosophical questions to a single statement
She isn't just there to look pretty.
6. She makes catty look good
Good upper English class upbringing can make anyone look and sound good.
7. She has an iron will
It's her rules, her way, all the time. And she contrives every means to the specific end she wants.
8. She's okay with being a hypocrite
GiphyShe's the picture of poise and grace on the outside. She's sneaky and conniving, if necessary, on the inside. And she's cool with that.
9. She's quintessentially British
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She's as proper as the Queen of England and is proud of it. She might as well be sporting the Union Jack on her forehead.
