Anna of the Five Towns · Character

Beatrice Sutton

Anna's vivacious, chocolate-bearing friend, Beatrice moves through the Five Towns with easy confidence and an insatiable appetite for other people's business.

supporting

Also known as Beatrice, Bee, Sutton

First appearance: ii the miser s daughter

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

Beatrice Sutton is stylishly dressed and has an air of leadership.

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With Anna Tellwright (friendship): Beatrice is Anna's close and loyal friend, providing warmth and social support in contrast to Anna's austere home life. With Henry Mynors (friendship): Beatrice is a friendly acquaintance of Henry, supportive of his relationship with Anna and part of the same social circle. With Mr. Sutton (family): Beatrice is Mr. Sutton's daughter, and their relationship is affectionate and supportive, with Mr. Sutton doting on her.

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Friendship
Family
Other

Character groups

Central family and suitors
Community and minor figures
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Anna Tellwright
friendship · positive
Beatrice is Anna's close and loyal friend, providing warmth and social support in… How this plays out →
Henry Mynors
friendship · positive
Mr. Sutton
family · positive
Anna Tellwright
friendship · positive
Beatrice is Anna's close and loyal friend, providing warmth and social support in… How this plays out →
Anna Tellwright
friendship · positive
Beatrice is Anna's close and loyal friend, providing warmth and social support in… How this plays out →
Henry Mynors
friendship · positive
Mr. Sutton
family · positive
Henry Mynors
friendship · positive
Mr. Sutton
family · positive

Anna Tellwright
Beatrice is Anna's close and loyal friend, providing warmth and social support in contrast to Anna's austere home life.
Henry Mynors
Beatrice is a friendly acquaintance of Henry, supportive of his relationship with Anna and part of the same social circle.
Mr. Sutton
Beatrice is Mr. Sutton's daughter, and their relationship is affectionate and supportive, with Mr. Sutton doting on her.
Anna Tellwright
Beatrice is Anna's close and loyal friend, providing warmth and social support in contrast to Anna's austere home life.
Anna Tellwright
Beatrice is Anna's close and loyal friend, providing warmth and social support in contrast to Anna's austere home life.
Henry Mynors
Beatrice is a friendly acquaintance of Henry, supportive of his relationship with Anna and part of the same social circle.
Mr. Sutton
Beatrice is Mr. Sutton's daughter, and their relationship is affectionate and supportive, with Mr. Sutton doting on her.
Henry Mynors
Beatrice is a friendly acquaintance of Henry, supportive of his relationship with Anna and part of the same social circle.
Mr. Sutton
Beatrice is Mr. Sutton's daughter, and their relationship is affectionate and supportive, with Mr. Sutton doting on her.

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In the story

Beatrice Sutton appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

I: The Kindling of Love
Beatrice Sutton is stylishly dressed and has an air of leadership. She approaches the group, kisses Agnes, and invites Mynors to supper.
VII: The Sewing Meeting
Writes the invitation to Anna and greets her warmly at the sewing meeting.
X: The Isle
Beatrice is a lively and practical friend who advises Anna on clothing for the holiday, shares chocolates, and participates in the trip with her family.
At the Priory
Beatrice returns to Bursley and enthusiastically supports Anna's romance with Mynors, while also revealing her father's upcoming mayoralty.
XIII: The Bazaar
Estimates the cost of Anna's trousseau and house-linen at £200; occupied with the bazaar.

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