Anna of the Five Towns · Character
Ephraim Tellwright
A Wesleyan financier who counts coins and souls with equal dexterity, Ephraim rules his household with the same iron thrift he brings to circuit accounts.
supporting
Also known as Ephraim, Tellwright, Old Tellwright
First appearance: Anna of the Five Towns
As a supporting figure in Anna of the Five Towns, Ephraim Tellwright is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Anna's domineering father, whose tyranny over her finances and life is a central force in the chapter.
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With Anna Tellwright (family): Ephraim is Anna's miserly and domineering father, whose coldness and financial control create a tense, oppressive relationship. With Henry Mynors (professional): Ephraim respects Henry as…
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- Family
- 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 · negative
Ephraim is Anna's miserly and domineering father, whose coldness and financial control… How this plays out →
- Henry Mynors
professional · positive
- Willie Price
professional · negative
- Agnes Tellwright
family · negative
- Mr. Sutton
professional · positive
- Willie Price
professional · negative
- Anna Tellwright
family · negative
Ephraim is Anna's miserly and domineering father, whose coldness and financial control… How this plays out →
- Anna Tellwright
family · negative
Ephraim is Anna's miserly and domineering father, whose coldness and financial control… How this plays out →
- Henry Mynors
professional · positive
- Mr. Sutton
professional · positive
- Willie Price
professional · negative
- Henry Mynors
professional · positive
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Ephraim Tellwright appears across 13 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Anna of the Five Towns
- II: The Miser’s Daughter
- III: The Birthday
- IV: A Visit
- V: The Revival
- VI: Willie
- VII: The Sewing Meeting
- On the Bank
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