# Ellen Greene — Emily of New Moon character guide

> Ellen Greene in Emily of New Moon by L. M. Montgomery.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Ellen, Greene, Helena

**First appearance:** 0000-i-the-house-in-the-hollow

## Who they are

Blunt, superstitious housekeeper who tends Emily's dying father and lectures the grieving child on propriety and gratitude.

## Relationships

### [Emily Byrd Starr](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emily_of_new_moon_se/characters/emily_byrd_starr)

_professional_

Ellen is the Murrays' sharp-tongued housekeeper who often scolds Emily but also protects her in her own gruff way.

### [Emily Byrd Starr](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emily_of_new_moon_se/characters/emily_byrd_starr)

_professional_

Ellen is the Murrays' sharp-tongued housekeeper who often scolds Emily but also protects her in her own gruff way.

### [Emily Byrd Starr](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emily_of_new_moon_se/characters/emily_byrd_starr)

_professional_

Ellen is the Murrays' sharp-tongued housekeeper who often scolds Emily but also protects her in her own gruff way.

## In the story

### [The House in the Hollow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emily_of_new_moon_se/chapters/i-the-house-in-the-hollow)

The household helper who is disturbed about something and ultimately reveals Douglas's impending death.

### [A Watch in the Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emily_of_new_moon_se/chapters/ii-a-watch-in-the-night)

Ellen Greene is criticized by Douglas for telling Emily about his death in a brutal manner; he calls her 'old absurdity' and 'hen-brained.'

### [A Hop Out of Kin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emily_of_new_moon_se/chapters/iii-a-hop-out-of-kin)

Manages Emily after Douglas's death, criticizes her behavior, and speculates about the Murrays' plans for her.

### [IV: A Family Conclave](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emily_of_new_moon_se/chapters/iv-a-family-conclave)

Tidies up after the funeral and sends Emily upstairs before the family discussion.

### [Diamond Cut Diamond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/emily_of_new_moon_se/chapters/v-diamond-cut-diamond)

Ellen Greene bids Emily a tearful goodbye, hugging her and calling her 'my blessed child,' though Emily remains indifferent and more concerned about her cat Mike.

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