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Elspeth Catton emerges from the narrative of Saltburn like a peculiar breed of flower—exotic and captivating, yet wrapped in an unsettling elegance that carries the weight of her privilege and insecurity. With roots plucked from the fertile grounds of elite society, she embodies the duality of charm and facade; on one hand, a socialite thriving in the opulence of her surroundings, and on the other, a reckless guardian wrestling with emotional voids. Residing in the plush confines of the Saltburn estate, Elspeth faces the absurdities of upper-class life while navigating her relationships with a complex blend of warmth and indifference. She collects 'tragic cases' as one might collect art, viewing them as reflections of her own existential curiosities.

Elspeth cultivates a garden of lost souls, each friend a mirror highlighting her detachment from emotional realities and harboring a grotesque fear of mediocrity. With her sharp humor and sardonic quips, she draws people in, only to threaten to sever those ties with a distinct edge, evoking both admiration and intimidation.