# Brigid — Exiles character guide

> Brigid in Exiles by James Joyce.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Brigid Master Archie, Brigid O, Brigid Going

**First appearance:** 0002-first-act

## Who they are

The Rowan family's maid, who looks after Archie and the household.

## Relationships

### [Bertha Rowan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/exiles_se/characters/bertha_rowan)

_professional_

Employer and servant; Bertha relies on Brigid for household help, with a cordial but distant dynamic.

### [Archie Rowan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/exiles_se/characters/archie_rowan)

_social_

A friendly, child-servant relationship; Archie interacts with Brigid as a household helper.

### [Robert Hand](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/exiles_se/characters/robert_hand)

_professional_

Servant and guest; Brigid serves Robert when he visits the Rowan household.

### [Beatrice Justice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/exiles_se/characters/beatrice_justice)

_social_

A minimal, polite interaction as visitor and servant.

### [Richard Rowan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/exiles_se/characters/richard_rowan)

_professional_

Servant and master; Brigid serves Richard with minimal personal interaction.

## In the story

### [First Act](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/exiles_se/chapters/first-act)

Announces Robert's arrival, serves the household.

### [Third Act](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/exiles_se/chapters/third-act)

Delivers Bertha's message to Robert and reports that he will come shortly.

## Links

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