Characterisation
Beth is "Country girl" at heart, she went on a journey during her time in the serial. Beth came to Ramsay Street in search of a new life, having been abused by her stepfather. She has been described as a "principled and sweet-natured girl". She was portrayed as a virgin desperate to shed her innocence after Annalise Hartman's (Kimberley Davies) harsh words. She came across as over keen and desperate, on different occasions asked Brad Willis to sleep with her, later begging him to stay with her. She also didn't fit the female stereo-type and worked in the construction business, in the show she faced prejudice from male employer who would not offer her an apprenticeship.
Beth's main relationship was with Brad Willis (Scott Michaelson), their relationship was a long-running storyline, it started when Brad was dating Lucy Robinson (Melissa Bell), Beth was filled with jealousy, she showed her strong side of her personality when she began competing with Lucy for Brad's affections. Brad later had an affair with Lauren Carpenter (Sarah Vandenbergh) and Beth could not forgive him and left him on his wedding day. Beth and Brad are two characters that knew they were no good for each other (acknowledging the fact on-screen). Through Brad, Beth was portrayed at times begging and pleading for him to stay with her. they later get married and leave the serial.
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