Aunt Drusilla

Jude Fawley

Strict, superstitious aunt who raises Jude but warns him against marriage and the Fawley family curse.

Jude Fawley

Strict, superstitious aunt who raises Jude but warns him against marriage and the Fawley family curse.

Jude the Obscure

Jude's great-aunt, with whom he lives in Marygreen.

Part I: At Marygreen

Jude's great-aunt, a baker in Marygreen, who provides him with a home but is somewhat indifferent to his intellectual ambitions.

I

Jude's aunt, who agrees to store Mr. Phillotson's piano in her fuel-house.

II

Jude's great-aunt who scolds him for losing his job and speaks of the family's misfortunes.

III

Jude returns to his great-aunt's cottage, which is described as having a small shop with oxidized window panes; she does not care much for him.

IV

Jude's great-aunt, whom he keeps in the dark about his correspondence with Phillotson for fear she will thwart his educational ambitions.

V

Jude assists his crusty maiden aunt with the family bakery business, which has grown due to his efforts.

Chapter VI

Aunt Drusilla is mentioned by Anny as the woman whose bread-cart Jude used to drive at Marygreen before he apprenticed at Alfredston.

VII

Mentioned as having gone to bed when Jude returns home late, symbolizing his neglect of familial expectations.

VIII

Mentioned as Jude's aged and morose relative whom he is ostensibly visiting, though his real motive is to see Arabella.

IX

Aunt Drusilla bakes a bride-cake for Jude and Arabella, expressing bitterness about the marriage.

XI

Aunt Drusilla tells Jude about the Fawley family history of marital failure, including his mother's suicide and his aunt's departure.

Part II: At Christminster

Referenced in Jude's thoughts about his family and his connection to Sue.

Jude's Arrival in Christminster

Jude visits his aunt in Marygreen, where he sees the photograph of Sue and learns she lives in Christminster.

II

Aunt Drusilla sends Jude the photograph of Sue, with a request that he not disturb the family by visiting Sue or her relations.

VI

Lies ill at Marygreen, warns Jude against pursuing Sue.

Chapter VII

Jude's great-aunt, whom he visits in Marygreen. She is bedridden and focused on material struggles, showing little understanding of Jude's emotional turmoil.

Part III: At Melchester

Referenced in Jude's thoughts about family warnings and the Fawley curse.

VII

Mentioned as a relation, but not directly present in the chapter.

VIII

Lies dangerously ill at Marygreen; Jude visits her.

II

Recently deceased; her funeral is the setting for the chapter, and her opposition to marriage is discussed.