# Dean — Behind a Mask character guide

> Dean in Behind a Mask by Louisa May Alcott.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Dean, Hester Dean, Poor Dean

**First appearance:** 0000-i-jean-muir

## Who they are

A servant or confidante at Coventry Hall, loyal to the family.

## Relationships

### [Jean Muir](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_a_mask_se/characters/jean_muir)

_professional_

Dean is a servant who assists Jean Muir, often carrying out her discreet errands and letters.

### [Mr. Coventry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_a_mask_se/characters/mr_coventry)

_professional_

Dean is a household servant who obeys Mr. Coventry's orders but also secretly aids Jean Muir.

### [Jean Muir](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_a_mask_se/characters/jean_muir)

_professional_

Dean is a servant who assists Jean Muir, often carrying out her discreet errands and letters.

### [Mr. Coventry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_a_mask_se/characters/mr_coventry)

_professional_

Dean is a household servant who obeys Mr. Coventry's orders but also secretly aids Jean Muir.

### [Jean Muir](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_a_mask_se/characters/jean_muir)

_professional_

Dean is a servant who assists Jean Muir, often carrying out her discreet errands and letters.

### [Mr. Coventry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_a_mask_se/characters/mr_coventry)

_professional_

Dean is a household servant who obeys Mr. Coventry's orders but also secretly aids Jean Muir.

## In the story

### [On the Watch](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/behind_a_mask_se/chapters/vi-on-the-watch)

Acts as a spy for Lucia, is caught by Gerald, and warned to be careful or leave the house.

## Links

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