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Great-Aunt Nancy Priest

Wealthy, eccentric mistress of Wyther Grange, whose sharp tongue and unpredictable fancies make her a test Emily must charm.

supporting

Also known as Nancy, Aunt Nancy, Great Aunt Nancy, Great - Aunt Nancy, Dear Great - Aunt Nancy, Great - Aunt Nancy Priest, Nancy Priest

First appearance: vi new moon

As a supporting figure in Emily of New Moon, Great-Aunt Nancy Priest is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Invites Emily to Wyther Grange; her whims and potential wealth are discussed by Aunt Elizabeth and Aunt Laura.
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Great-Aunt Nancy Priest appears in Emily of New Moon as supporting figure.

Great-Aunt Nancy Priest first appears in 0005 vi new moon.

In Wyther Grange: Invites Emily to Wyther Grange; her whims and potential wealth are discussed by Aunt Elizabeth and Aunt Laura.

Later, in XXIII: Deals with Ghosts: Great-Aunt Nancy initially dismisses Emily's fears but later admits she forgot about the swallows in the chimney, showing a softer side by comforting Emily.

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FCFather CassidyALAunt Laura Mur…DPDean PriestGMGrandmother Mu…CJCousin Jimmy M…GNGreat-Aunt Nancy Pri…

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Shrewsbury School Antagonists
  • New Moon Household
  • Extended Village and Family

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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