# Aunt Wilshire — Mr. Britling Sees It Through character guide

> Aunt Wilshire in Mr. Britling Sees It Through by H. G. Wells.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Wilshire, Poor Aunt Wilshire, Cousin Wilshire

**First appearance:** 0002-1

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [§ 11](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/11)

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

### [I: Onlookers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/i-onlookers)

Present at the breakfast table during the war discussions.

### [§ 6](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/6)

Seated at the lunch table during the discussion.

### [§ 9](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/9)

Seriously injured in a German air raid at Filmington-on-Sea; delirious but delivers a final testament to Mr. Britling.

### [§ 10](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/10)

Lies dying, muttering about the war, spies, and the King's German aunts; dies at seven o'clock in the evening.

### [§ 11](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mr_britling_sees_it_through_se/chapters/11)

Killed in the zeppelin raid; her death is the catalyst for Mr. Britling's emotional turmoil.

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