Memoirs of a Midget · Character

Susan Monnerie

A younger relative or acquaintance of Mrs. Monnerie.

minor

Also known as Sukie, Poor Susan

First appearance: vi

Susan Monnerie's tie to Mr. Bowater is one of the pressures that moves Memoirs of a Midget—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Shocked by the revelation of Mr.

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With Mr. Bowater (social): Mr. Bowater and Susan Monnerie have a social connection, possibly as employer/employee or family acquaintance. With Mr. Bowater (social): Mr. Bowater and Susan Monnerie have a social connection, possibly as employer/employee or family acquaintance. With Mr. Bowater (social): Mr. Bowater and Susan Monnerie have a social connection, possibly as employer/employee or family acquaintance.

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Extended cast and community
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Mr. Bowater
social · ambivalent
Mr. Bowater
social · ambivalent
Mr. Bowater
social · ambivalent

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XXXIII
Shocked by the revelation of Mr. Crimble's suicide; presses the narrator for details and shows a compassionate, curious nature.
XXXIV
Present at the theatre; her blush at someone in the stalls is observed by Miss M., prompting a moment of shared emotion.
XXXVIII
Quietly leaves during Fanny's visit, later questions the narrator about Fanny, and reveals her engagement.
XXXIX
Mentioned as being engaged, with Fanny deducing the engagement from a ring bulge under her glove.
XL
Questions the narrator about Fanny and a possible marriage, revealing that Fanny may have spoken about the narrator's private affairs.
XLII
Her visits to her aunt are now less frequent; she and Captain Valentine break in upon the narrator and Fanny.
XLIV
Susan carries the narrator to bed after the collapse and is seen crying, having lost her ring.
XLVIII
Referred to as 'lovesick Susan' in Fanny's accusations.
XLIX
Susan offers a sympathetic but stinging comment about the circus performer, suggesting she may have been kidnapped. Mrs. Monnerie rebukes her for interfering.
L
Susan softly visits the narrator to offer comfort after the dismissal.

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