The Forsyte Saga : Season 1 Episode 1 Page

: The sharp contrast between Winifred’s "acceptable" marriage and Young Jolyon’s "unacceptable" affair establishes the strict moral codes of the era.

: Despite their internal squabbles, the Forsytes are "tenaciously clannish," always seeking to protect their collective reputation and wealth. The Forsyte Saga : Season 1 Episode 1

: The episode opens with Winifred Forsyte announcing her engagement to the charming but financially unstable Montague Dartie, a match that causes immediate concern among the elder Forsytes. the Forsytes are "tenaciously clannish