# Celia Brooke — Middlemarch character guide > Celia Brooke in Middlemarch by George Eliot. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Celia, little Celia, Miss Celia, the second Miss Brooke **First appearance:** 0004-i ## Snapshot Dorothea's younger sister, clear-eyed about moles and sallow complexions, she marries the baronet her sister refused and keeps her feet on the ground. ## Who they are Celia Brooke is the practical, conventional foil to her idealistic sister, unimpressed by Mr. Casaubon's supposed great soul and quick to notice his white moles and sallow skin. She loves Dorothea but finds her notions and scruples like spilt needles, and she quietly observes Sir James Chettam's interest long before Dorothea will. Her eventual marriage to Sir James anchors her in the ordinary happiness Dorothea's idealism cannot reach. ## Relationships ### [Dorothea Brooke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/characters/dorothea_brooke) _family_ Celia and Dorothea are sisters with contrasting personalities, sharing affection but also mild friction over Dorothea's idealism. ### [Sir James Chettam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/characters/sir_james_chettam) _romantic_ Celia marries Sir James Chettam after Dorothea rejects him, and they have a contented, conventional marriage. ### [Dorothea Brooke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/characters/dorothea_brooke) _family_ Celia and Dorothea are sisters with contrasting personalities, sharing affection but also mild friction over Dorothea's idealism. ### [Sir James Chettam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/characters/sir_james_chettam) _romantic_ Celia marries Sir James Chettam after Dorothea rejects him, and they have a contented, conventional marriage. ### [Dorothea Brooke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/characters/dorothea_brooke) _family_ Celia and Dorothea are sisters with contrasting personalities, sharing affection but also mild friction over Dorothea's idealism. ### [Sir James Chettam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/characters/sir_james_chettam) _romantic_ Celia marries Sir James Chettam after Dorothea rejects him, and they have a contented, conventional marriage. ## In the story ### [Middlemarch](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/middlemarch) Dorothea's more practical and conventional younger sister. ### [Book I: Miss Brooke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/book-i-miss-brooke) Dorothea's younger sister, presented as more practical and conventional, often puzzled by Dorothea's intense and ascetic tendencies. ### [Chapter I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/i) More conventional and worldly than Dorothea; she desires to wear the mother's jewels and feels frustrated by Dorothea's inconsistency. ### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/ii) Observes the interactions, privately thinks Casaubon is ugly, and reflects that Dorothea despises Sir James. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/iii) Escapes Mr. Casaubon's company to play with the curate's children at the vicarage, showing her dislike for Casaubon's 'moles and sallowness.' ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/iv) Boldly tells Dorothea about Sir James's romantic intentions, criticizing her sister's obliviousness. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/v) Expresses subtle disapproval of Casaubon's mannerisms and is shocked by Dorothea's engagement, though she shows sisterly concern. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/vi) She becomes the new object of Mrs. Cadwallader's matchmaking plans for Sir James Chettam. ### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/vii) Mentioned as playing the piano prettily, in contrast to Dorothea's lack of interest in domestic music. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/viii) Mentioned as the recipient of Sir James's small attentions as he begins to shift his focus from Dorothea. ### [Chapter IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/ix) Accompanies Dorothea to Lowick, privately compares it unfavorably to Freshitt Hall, and observes the meeting with Ladislaw. ### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/x) Mentioned as objecting to accompany the couple to Rome; Dorothea decides not to bring her. ### [Chapter XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/xxii) Mentioned by Dorothea as her sister who wants cameos; serves as a contrast to Dorothea's seriousness. ### [Chapter XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/xxviii) Visits Dorothea and reveals her engagement to Sir James Chettam. ### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/xxix) On a second visit to Lowick before her marriage to Sir James; she goes to see Dorothea at Sir James's suggestion. ### [Chapter XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/xxxiv) Points out Will Ladislaw to Mrs. Cadwallader; notes his resemblance to a miniature of Casaubon's aunt. ### [XXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/xxxix) Mentioned as expecting Dorothea at the Hall, and her indisposition is used as a pretext for the visit. ### [XLVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/xlviii) Mentioned as having recently had a baby; Dorothea cannot visit her due to it being Sunday. ### [XLIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/xlix) Mentioned as a comfort for Dorothea; Sir James suggests Dorothea stay with Celia and her baby at Freshitt. ### [Chapter L](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/l) Comforts Dorothea and expresses her dislike of Mr. Casaubon, urging her not to grieve. ### [Book VI: The Widow and the Wife](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/book-vi-the-widow-and-the-wife) Celia offers sisterly advice and concern, representing conventional views on widowhood and remarriage. ### [LV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/lv) Nurses her baby and urges Dorothea to remove her widow's cap. Expresses concern about Dorothea's future and suggests that blood and beauty would be beneficial in a second marriage. ### [LXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/lxxii) Tries to persuade Dorothea to submit to James's judgment, arguing that men know best. ### [LXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/lxxvii) Celia observes Dorothea's bright eyes and anticipates her sister's uncomfortable actions, expressing concern about Dorothea's schemes. ### [LXXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/lxxxiv) Visits Dorothea to express her disappointment and concern about the marriage, but ultimately accepts Dorothea's resolve. ### [Finale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/chapters/finale) Moved to tears upon learning Dorothea has a little boy, persuades Sir James to allow a visit, and facilitates reconciliation between the families. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/characters/celia_brooke - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/middlemarch_se/characters