# Rosalie Murray — Agnes Grey character guide > Rosalie Murray in Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Rosalie, Miss Rosalie, Rosalie Murray **First appearance:** 0006-vii-horton-lodge ## Snapshot A dazzling, self-absorbed beauty who treats courtship as a game and marriage as a transaction, with Agnes as her captive audience. ## Who they are Rosalie is the elder Murray daughter, raised to see her looks as currency and her admirers as trophies. She confides in Agnes with theatrical vanity, recounting her conquests and demanding admiration, yet her charm is real enough to make her cruelty casual rather than calculated. Her determination to marry for wealth and status — whatever the cost to her own happiness — drives the novel's critique of a society that trains women to trade themselves. ## Relationships ### [Agnes Grey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/characters/agnes_grey) _professional_ Agnes is the governess to Rosalie, a spoiled and flirtatious young woman whom she tries to guide but often finds frustrating. ### [Edward Weston](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/characters/edward_weston) _social_ Rosalie flirts with Edward Weston out of vanity and boredom, but he remains politely indifferent and morally upright. ### [Mr. Hatfield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/characters/mr_hatfield) _rivalry_ Mr. Hatfield pursues Rosalie for her beauty and fortune, but she toys with him and ultimately rejects him for a wealthier man. ### [Thomas Ashby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/characters/thomas_ashby) _romantic_ Rosalie marries Thomas Ashby for his wealth and title, but the marriage is loveless and he proves to be unfaithful and abusive. ### [Agnes Grey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/characters/agnes_grey) _professional_ Agnes is the governess to Rosalie, a spoiled and flirtatious young woman whom she tries to guide but often finds frustrating. ### [Agnes Grey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/characters/agnes_grey) _professional_ Agnes is the governess to Rosalie, a spoiled and flirtatious young woman whom she tries to guide but often finds frustrating. ### [Mr. Hatfield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/characters/mr_hatfield) _rivalry_ Mr. Hatfield pursues Rosalie for her beauty and fortune, but she toys with him and ultimately rejects him for a wealthier man. ### [Thomas Ashby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/characters/thomas_ashby) _romantic_ Rosalie marries Thomas Ashby for his wealth and title, but the marriage is loveless and he proves to be unfaithful and abusive. ### [Edward Weston](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/characters/edward_weston) _social_ Rosalie flirts with Edward Weston out of vanity and boredom, but he remains politely indifferent and morally upright. ## In the story ### [VII: Horton Lodge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/chapters/vii-horton-lodge) A beautiful but shallow and spoiled young lady, initially cold but later attached to Agnes. ### [VIII: The “Coming Out”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/chapters/viii-the-coming-out) Rosalie is excited about her debut ball and tries to persuade Agnes to stay. She dismisses Mary's engagement as miserable and shocking, revealing her superficial values and disdain for a simple, domestic life. ### [The Ball](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/chapters/ix-the-ball) Eagerly describes the ball, her admirers, and her dress; expresses mercenary views on marriage and dismisses Mr. Weston as ugly and stupid. ### [X: The Church](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/chapters/x-the-church) Rosalie dismisses Mr. Weston as dull and focuses on Harry Meltham's attentions, showing her preoccupation with social status and flirtation. ### [XI: The Cottagers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/chapters/xi-the-cottagers) One of Agnes's pupils; visits cottagers but treats them with careless condescension. ### [XIV: The Rector](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/chapters/xiv-the-rector) Rosalie avoids Agnes to meet Mr. Hatfield, sends Agnes on a contrived errand, then gleefully recounts Mr. Hatfield's proposal and her proud refusal. ### [XV: The Walk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/chapters/xv-the-walk) Regrets rejecting Hatfield too soon; seeks male attention during a walk; flirts with Mr. Weston and claims to have 'fixed' him. ### [The Substitution](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/chapters/xvi-the-substitution) Rosalie schemes to captivate Mr. Weston, using her sister and a contrived walk to secure his attention, and later expresses irritation at Agnes's interaction with him. ### [Confessions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/chapters/xvii-confessions) Agnes contrasts her own worth with Rosalie's vanity and superficiality, noting Rosalie's attendance at the ball. ### [Mirth and Mourning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/chapters/xviii-mirth-and-mourning) Marries Sir Thomas Ashby, becomes Lady Ashby, and bids a tearful goodbye to Agnes, showing unexpected affection. ### [XXI: The School](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/chapters/xxi-the-school) Now Lady Ashby, she writes letters to Agnes from her bridal tour, professing happiness. ### [The Visit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/chapters/xxii-the-visit) Now Lady Ashby; appears diminished in health and spirits; complains of her mother-in-law and her marriage; mentions her flirtation with Harry Meltham. ### [XXIII: The Park](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/chapters/xxiii-the-park) Now Lady Ashby; expresses deep regret and misery in her marriage to Sir Thomas. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/characters/rosalie_murray - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/agnes_grey_se/characters