# Anna Gascoigne — Daniel Deronda character guide

> Anna Gascoigne in Daniel Deronda by George Eliot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Anna, little Anna, Ann, Gascoigne

**First appearance:** 0007-iii

## Who they are

Gwendolen's gentle and religious younger cousin.

## In the story

### [Book I: The Spoiled Child](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/book-i-the-spoiled-child)

Rex's sister and Gwendolen's cousin, who is more modest and observant of Gwendolen's behavior.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/v)

Gwendolen's cousin, present at the dinner party, feels embarrassed in the grand setting.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/vi)

Anna is Gwendolen's affectionate cousin, who defends her brother Rex and pleads with Gwendolen not to ridicule him.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/viii)

Devotedly nurses Rex, feels reproach toward Gwendolen, and secretly wishes to accompany Rex to the colonies to escape social constraints.

### [Chapter XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/xxiv)

Shows tender sympathy for Gwendolen and merges her own resentment on behalf of Rex into concern for her cousin.

### [Chapter XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/xxxi)

Bridesmaid, shows sadness at the wedding.

### [LII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/lii)

Anna visits the Meyricks and reveals that Gwendolen is her cousin and married to Grandcourt, sparking the discussion.

### [LVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/lviii)

Accompanies Rex to the rectory; concerned about Rex's emotional state upon hearing the news.

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