# Fanny — Dombey and Son character guide

> Fanny in Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Fanny, Poor Fanny, poor dear Fanny

**First appearance:** 0004-i-dombey-and-son

## Who they are

Mr. Dombey's first wife, who dies after giving birth to Paul.

## In the story

### [Dombey and Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dombey_and_son_se/chapters/dombey-and-son)

Mr. Dombey's wife, who dies shortly after giving birth to Paul.

### [Dombey and Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dombey_and_son_se/chapters/i-dombey-and-son)

Mrs. Dombey, the sick mother, who lies in bed with little hope of recovery, holding Florence close.

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