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…
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Relationship types
- Family
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Central family and suitors
- Community and minor figures
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- 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
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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
- II: The Miser’s Daughter
- III: The Birthday
- IV: A Visit
- VI: Willie
- VII: The Sewing Meeting
- On the Bank
- X: The Isle
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