# Irais — Elizabeth and Her German Garden character guide

> Irais in Elizabeth and Her German Garden by Elizabeth von Arnim.

**Role:** supporting

**First appearance:** 0000-may-7th

## Who they are

One of Elizabeth's closest friends, she shares in the narrator's irreverent observations and provides a sympathetic ear for her grievances against domestic life.

## In the story

### [July 11th](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/elizabeth_and_her_german_garden_se/chapters/july-11th)

The only remaining visitor, a thin, frail, intelligent woman who sings beautifully and eats cabbage salad.

### [December 22nd](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/elizabeth_and_her_german_garden_se/chapters/december-22nd)

A friend staying for Christmas, who joins Elizabeth in teasing Minora about her writing ambitions.

### [December 27th](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/elizabeth_and_her_german_garden_se/chapters/december-27th)

Helps with decorations but wanders off; teases Minora about the cow-doctor and Miss Jones's dismissal.

### [January 1st](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/elizabeth_and_her_german_garden_se/chapters/january-1st)

Rebellious and irritated by the Man of Wrath's remarks, she challenges him with a poem and a sharp retort about bimetallism. Follows Elizabeth in leaving.

### [January 15th](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/elizabeth_and_her_german_garden_se/chapters/january-15th)

Criticizes Minora's writing, avoids sleeping with her, and neglects her sick husband.

### [January 28th](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/elizabeth_and_her_german_garden_se/chapters/january-28th)

Laughs at Minora's portrait; discusses German sofa etiquette and laundry practices.

### [April 18th](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/elizabeth_and_her_german_garden_se/chapters/april-18th)

Writes letters to Elizabeth about her tedious relatives and her interest in the primrose experiment.

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