Dombey and Son · Character
Fanny
Mr. Dombey's first wife, who dies after giving birth to Paul.
minor
Also known as Fanny, Poor Fanny, poor dear Fanny
First appearance: Dombey and Son
Fanny shows up with force in Dombey and Son. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In Dombey and Son: Mr. Dombey's wife, who dies shortly after giving birth to Paul. Later, in Dombey and Son: Mrs. Dombey, the sick mother,…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor and background figures
- Central characters and household
- Lower-class family and schemers
- Kindred kind-hearted allies
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this scene, Susan Nipper’s bold, unauthorized confrontation with Mr. Dombey represents the story’s emotiona…
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