Manhattan Transfer · Character
Cecily
A minor character, possibly a maid or servant.
minor
Also known as Cecily, Poor old Cecily
First appearance: section i
Cecily shows up with force in III: Nine Days' Wonder. The page is where that presence becomes real.
George Baldwin's wife, who confronts him about their marriage and his relationship with Mrs.
Free preview opens at this moment — character cards, Character Web, and themes sit beside the text as you read.
In III: Nine Days' Wonder: George Baldwin's wife, who confronts him about their marriage and his relationship with Mrs. Oglethorpe, then…
Continue beside the text
The fuller portrait of Cecily sits in Reading Lens — open the free preview to keep reading with notes on the page.
See Cecily in section iCharacter Web
8 connectionsA slice of how Cecily sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Elite social climbers
- Background figures and minor characters
+3 more in the full Character Web
Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when Ellen, confronted with the word "Sarajevo" and the impending…
Full beat labels and climax notes unlock in the reader.
Follow the arc while readingIn the story
Cecily appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
Spoil-light check-ins for Cecily unlock in the free preview.
See Cecily in section i