Anna of the Five Towns · Character

Mr. Sutton

Beatrice's father, a local alderman.

minor

Also known as Sutton

First appearance: ii the miser s daughter

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With Anna Tellwright (social): Mr. Sutton is a respected local businessman and father of Beatrice, treating Anna with friendly paternal regard. With Beatrice Sutton (family): Beatrice is Mr. Sutton's daughter, and their relationship is affectionate and supportive, with Mr. Sutton doting on her. With Henry Mynors (professional): Henry and Mr. Sutton are fellow businessmen and church leaders, cooperating in civic and commercial affairs.

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Relationship types

Social
Family
Professional

Character groups

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Escalation
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Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Anna Tellwright
social · positive
Beatrice Sutton
family · positive
Henry Mynors
professional · positive
Willie Price
professional · negative
Ephraim Tellwright
professional · positive
Anna Tellwright
social · positive
Anna Tellwright
social · positive
Ephraim Tellwright
professional · positive
Beatrice Sutton
family · positive
Henry Mynors
professional · positive
Willie Price
professional · negative
Henry Mynors
professional · positive

Anna Tellwright
Mr. Sutton is a respected local businessman and father of Beatrice, treating Anna with friendly paternal regard.
Beatrice Sutton
Beatrice is Mr. Sutton's daughter, and their relationship is affectionate and supportive, with Mr. Sutton doting on her.
Henry Mynors
Henry and Mr. Sutton are fellow businessmen and church leaders, cooperating in civic and commercial affairs.
Willie Price
Mr. Sutton is a fellow businessman and creditor to Willie, maintaining a formal and distant relationship.
Ephraim Tellwright
Ephraim and Mr. Sutton are fellow businessmen and chapel members, interacting with mutual respect but little warmth.
Anna Tellwright
Mr. Sutton is a respected local businessman and father of Beatrice, treating Anna with friendly paternal regard.
Anna Tellwright
Mr. Sutton is a respected local businessman and father of Beatrice, treating Anna with friendly paternal regard.
Ephraim Tellwright
Ephraim and Mr. Sutton are fellow businessmen and chapel members, interacting with mutual respect but little warmth.
Beatrice Sutton
Beatrice is Mr. Sutton's daughter, and their relationship is affectionate and supportive, with Mr. Sutton doting on her.
Henry Mynors
Henry and Mr. Sutton are fellow businessmen and church leaders, cooperating in civic and commercial affairs.
Willie Price
Mr. Sutton is a fellow businessman and creditor to Willie, maintaining a formal and distant relationship.
Henry Mynors
Henry and Mr. Sutton are fellow businessmen and church leaders, cooperating in civic and commercial affairs.

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See Mr. Sutton in ii the miser s daughter

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V: The Revival

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See Mr. Sutton in ii the miser s daughter