Anna of the Five Towns · Character

Agnes Tellwright

Anna's younger sister, a schoolgirl who anticipates her father's tyranny at every turn and finds quiet joy in her sister's rare good fortune.

supporting

Also known as Agnes, Little Agnes, brother Tellwright

First appearance: anna of the five towns

As a supporting figure in Anna of the Five Towns, Agnes Tellwright is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Agnes is a twelve-year-old girl who wins a prize book and waits for Anna.

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With Anna Tellwright (family): Agnes is Anna's younger half-sister, and their relationship is marked by Agnes's dependence on Anna and a quiet sibling bond. With Henry Mynors (social): Agnes is a quiet observer of Henry's courtship with Anna, showing no strong personal connection beyond family acquaintance. With Ephraim Tellwright (family): Agnes is Ephraim's younger daughter, living under his strict and unaffectionate rule, though she is less directly oppressed than Anna.

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Relationships

Anna Tellwright
family · positive
Agnes is Anna's younger half-sister, and their relationship is marked by Agnes's… How this plays out →
Henry Mynors
social · positive
Ephraim Tellwright
family · negative
Willie Price
social · neutral
Anna Tellwright
family · positive
Agnes is Anna's younger half-sister, and their relationship is marked by Agnes's… How this plays out →
Anna Tellwright
family · positive
Agnes is Anna's younger half-sister, and their relationship is marked by Agnes's… How this plays out →
Henry Mynors
social · positive
Henry Mynors
social · positive
Willie Price
social · neutral
Ephraim Tellwright
family · negative
Ephraim Tellwright
family · negative
Willie Price
social · neutral

Anna Tellwright
Agnes is Anna's younger half-sister, and their relationship is marked by Agnes's dependence on Anna and a quiet sibling bond.
Henry Mynors
Agnes is a quiet observer of Henry's courtship with Anna, showing no strong personal connection beyond family acquaintance.
Ephraim Tellwright
Agnes is Ephraim's younger daughter, living under his strict and unaffectionate rule, though she is less directly oppressed than Anna.
Willie Price
Agnes knows Willie as a family acquaintance, showing little personal interest beyond polite interaction.
Anna Tellwright
Agnes is Anna's younger half-sister, and their relationship is marked by Agnes's dependence on Anna and a quiet sibling bond.
Anna Tellwright
Agnes is Anna's younger half-sister, and their relationship is marked by Agnes's dependence on Anna and a quiet sibling bond.
Henry Mynors
Agnes is a quiet observer of Henry's courtship with Anna, showing no strong personal connection beyond family acquaintance.
Henry Mynors
Agnes is a quiet observer of Henry's courtship with Anna, showing no strong personal connection beyond family acquaintance.
Willie Price
Agnes knows Willie as a family acquaintance, showing little personal interest beyond polite interaction.
Ephraim Tellwright
Agnes is Ephraim's younger daughter, living under his strict and unaffectionate rule, though she is less directly oppressed than Anna.
Ephraim Tellwright
Agnes is Ephraim's younger daughter, living under his strict and unaffectionate rule, though she is less directly oppressed than Anna.
Willie Price
Agnes knows Willie as a family acquaintance, showing little personal interest beyond polite interaction.

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Agnes Tellwright appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

I: The Kindling of Love
Agnes is a twelve-year-old girl who wins a prize book and waits for Anna. She walks between Mynors and Anna, chattering and asking questions about furnaces.
II: The Miser’s Daughter
Agnes is briefly mentioned as accompanying her father to chapel, highlighting her role as the younger sister under Anna's care.
III: The Birthday
Anna's younger sister; present during the inheritance discussion, mystified by the events.
IV: A Visit
Excitedly prepares supper, is kissed by Mynors, and shows affection toward him.
VI: Willie
Agnes is asleep during Anna's nighttime vigil, representing innocence and childish security. She runs to buy bacon after Anna forgot.
VII: The Sewing Meeting
Excitedly delivers the invitation, pleads with Anna to go, and later is found crying over her sums; Mynors comforts and helps her.
On the Bank
Agnes is mentioned as having gone to bed before Ephraim returns.
X: The Isle
Agnes accompanies the party to the station, becomes tearful at the separation from Anna, and is comforted with a shilling for chocolates.
XI: The Downfall
Agnes is curious about the suicide and later reunites with Anna, who feels guilty for leaving her alone.

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