Mr. Britling Sees It Through · Character

Aunt Wilshire

An elderly relative of the Britling family, living with them.

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Also known as Wilshire, Poor Aunt Wilshire, Cousin Wilshire

First appearance: 1

Aunt Wilshire shows up with force in § 11. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Demonstrates extraordinary skill at the coconut shy, having already won twenty-seven coconuts and gathering a retinue of children.

Aunt Wilshire first appears in 0002 1.

In § 11: Demonstrates extraordinary skill at the coconut shy, having already won twenty-seven coconuts and gathering a retinue of children.

Later, in I: Onlookers: Present at the breakfast table during the war discussions.

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§ 11
Demonstrates extraordinary skill at the coconut shy, having already won twenty-seven coconuts and gathering a retinue of children.
I: Onlookers
Present at the breakfast table during the war discussions.
§ 6
Seated at the lunch table during the discussion.
§ 9
Develops a peculiar exaltation about the war, claiming it is all about a spoilt carpet and a madman, and expresses scorn at the general surprise.
§ 9
Seriously injured in a German air raid at Filmington-on-Sea; delirious but delivers a final testament to Mr. Britling.
§ 10
Lies dying, muttering about the war, spies, and the King's German aunts; dies at seven o'clock in the evening.
§ 11
Killed in the zeppelin raid; her death is the catalyst for Mr. Britling's emotional turmoil.

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