# Elspeth Mackay — John Brown’s Body character guide

> Elspeth Mackay in John Brown’s Body by Stephen Vincent Benét.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Elspeth

**First appearance:** 0005-book-i

## Who they are

A Scottish-descended woman, possibly a love interest or family figure.

## Relationships

### [Jack Ellyat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_brown_s_body_se/characters/jack_ellyat)

_friendship_

Elspeth Mackay and Jack Ellyat are friends, with Elspeth offering kindness and support to Jack during his trials.

## In the story

### [Book VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/john_brown_s_body_se/chapters/book-viii)

Elspeth Mackay's candlesticks, brought on her wedding day, are among the silver items buried by Cudjo, symbolizing the light and memory of Wingate Hall.

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