# Mrs. Gascoigne — Daniel Deronda character guide

> Mrs. Gascoigne in Daniel Deronda by George Eliot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** aunt Gascoigne, Mr. and Mrs. Gascoigne

**First appearance:** 0007-iii

## Who they are

Gwendolen's aunt and the wife of the rector.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/daniel_deronda_se/chapters/iii)

Gwendolen's aunt, who expresses concern about Gwendolen's privileges compared to her own daughter Anna.

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

Angry at Gwendolen, calling her a coquette with a hard heart; expresses her feelings to her husband.

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

Mrs. Gascoigne expresses a wish that Gwendolen be 'well married,' though her sister Mrs. Davilow resents the implied criticism.

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

Works with Anna to furnish the cottage and hopes trouble will have a salutary effect on Gwendolen.

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

Present during the visit, discussing Rex's good fortune.

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