# Mrs. Nosnibor — Erewhon character guide

> Mrs. Nosnibor in Erewhon by Samuel Butler.

**Role:** supporting

**First appearance:** 0021-xvii-ydgrun-and-the-ydgrunites

## Who they are

A wealthy Erewhonian matron whose hospitality comes with expectations — Musical Bank deposits, family alliances, and a daughter married off in order.

## In the story

### [Current Opinions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_se/chapters/x-current-opinions)

Praises the narrator for his polite response to a lady's excuse about her husband stealing socks, and explains Erewhonian etiquette.

### [XIV: Mahaina](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_se/chapters/xiv-mahaina)

Hostess who participates in the discussion about Mahaina, hinting that her case may not be genuine.

### [The Musical Banks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_se/chapters/xv-the-musical-banks)

Leads the narrator to the bank, defends the Musical Bank system with unconvincing fervor, and insists on its advantages.

### [XVI: Arowhena](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_se/chapters/xvi-arowhena)

Described as a very worldly woman; a devotee of Ydgrun.

### [Escape](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/erewhon_se/chapters/xxviii-escape)

Implied as part of the household Arowhena must deceive.

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