Miss Marjoribanks · Character

Aunt Jemima

Lucilla's aunt who visits and offers domestic advice and support.

minor

Also known as Dear Aunt Jemima, dear Aunt Jemima

First appearance: vi

Aunt Jemima's tie to Lucilla Marjoribanks is one of the pressures that moves Miss Marjoribanks—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Recently arrived widow, mother of Tom, delicate health, critical of Lucilla's unmarried state and suitability as a poor man's wife.

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With Lucilla Marjoribanks (family): Aunt Jemima is Lucilla's well-meaning but somewhat fussy aunt, who often assists in domestic matters. With Lucilla Marjoribanks (family): Aunt Jemima is Lucilla's well-meaning but somewhat fussy aunt, who often assists in domestic matters. With Lucilla Marjoribanks (family): Aunt Jemima is Lucilla's well-meaning but somewhat fussy aunt, who often assists in domestic matters.

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XXXVIII
Recently arrived widow, mother of Tom, delicate health, critical of Lucilla's unmarried state and suitability as a poor man's wife.
XXXIX
An invalid who breakfasts in her room; Lucilla cares for her and listens to her talk about Tom.
Chapter XL
Horrified by the tension between the two candidates; stays to maintain propriety and later consulted by Lucilla about a shade of wool.
Chapter XLIII
Mentioned as being at Lucilla's disposal for future plans.
Chapter XLIV
Delivers the bad news with sympathy but also begins appraising the furniture for herself, revealing a practical and somewhat self-interested side.
Chapter XLV
Offers Lucilla a home and expresses dismay at her niece's plan to stay in the melancholy house.
Chapter XLVI
Hesitantly opens the subject of Tom's letter, but Lucilla does not inquire.
Chapter XLVIII
Constantly asks about the poll, irritating Lucilla with her questions.
XLIX
Absents herself during Mr. Ashburton's visit, leaving Lucilla alone to face the proposal.
Chapter the Last
Accompanies Lucilla to inspect Marchbank and criticizes Lucilla's decision to leave the carpets for the new tenants.

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