Lorna Doone · Character
Annie Ridd
John's warm-hearted sister, whose cheerful loyalty to a reckless highwayman husband drives her to disguises and daring she never knew she had.
supporting
Also known as Annie, sister Annie, little Annie, Mistress Annie, Sister Annie, pretty Annie, Nanny, dear Annie, Dear Annie, Annie
First appearance: i elements of education
As a supporting figure in Lorna Doone, Annie Ridd is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Mentioned indirectly as John's sister; not present in this chapter.
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Annie Ridd is the softest voice at the harvest-supper and the steadiest hand when her family is threatened. Married to the charming Tom Faggus, she defends him with tears and arguments even as his wildness endangers…
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- Family
- Friendship
- Other
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- Major characters and allies
- Extended cast and background figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it presents John Ridd’s psychological peak of tension and respo…
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- John Ridd
family · positive
Annie is John's affectionate and supportive younger sister, often teasing him but deeply… How this plays out →
- Lorna Doone
friendship · positive
- Mother Melldrum
family · positive
- Tom Faggus
romantic · positive
- Counsellor Doone
rivalry · negative
- John Ridd
family · positive
Annie is John's affectionate and supportive younger sister, often teasing him but deeply… How this plays out →
- Lorna Doone
friendship · positive
- Tom Faggus
romantic · positive
- Mother Melldrum
family · positive
- Mother Melldrum
family · positive
- Counsellor Doone
rivalry · negative
- John Ridd
family · positive
Annie is John's affectionate and supportive younger sister, often teasing him but deeply… How this plays out →
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Annie Ridd appears across 51 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Warpath of the Doones
- Necessary Practice
- Hard It Is to Climb
- IX: There Is No Place Like Home
- A Brave Rescue and a Rough Ride
- Tom Deserves His Supper
- A Man Justly Popular
- Master Huckaback Comes In
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