# Miss Lucille Delany — Iola Leroy character guide

> Miss Lucille Delany in Iola Leroy by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Miss Delany, Lucille

**First appearance:** 0026-xxiv-northern-experience

## Who they are

Iola's friend and fellow teacher at the Northern school.

## In the story

### [XXIII: Delightful Reunions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/iola_leroy_se/chapters/xxiii-delightful-reunions)

Educator who founded a school for training future wives and mothers; becomes a close friend of Iola.

### [Visitors from the South](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/iola_leroy_se/chapters/xxix-visitors-from-the-south)

Visits Iola; described as grand, brave, intellectual, and religious; discusses the absurdities of racial caste with Harry.

### [XXX: Friends in Council](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/iola_leroy_se/chapters/xxx-friends-in-council)

Argues America is the best field for human development and expresses hope for the negro's role in civilization.

### [XXXI: Dawning Affections](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/iola_leroy_se/chapters/xxxi-dawning-affections)

Mentioned as attending a concert with Harry.

### [Wooing and Wedding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/iola_leroy_se/chapters/xxxii-wooing-and-wedding)

Miss Delany serves as an attendant at Iola's wedding and adds to Harry's enjoyment during his vacation.

### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/iola_leroy_se/chapters/xxxiii-conclusion)

Marries Harry Leroy and continues her teaching work, bringing her experience to the school they lead together.

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