Dixon

Margaret Hale

A loyal servant-mistress relationship, with Dixon serving as a devoted family retainer who is fiercely protective of Margaret.

Mr. Hale

A loyal servant-employer relationship, with Dixon serving the Hale family faithfully but often criticizing Mr. Hale's impracticality.

Margaret Hale

A loyal servant-mistress relationship, with Dixon serving as a devoted family retainer who is fiercely protective of Margaret.

Margaret Hale

A loyal servant-mistress relationship, with Dixon serving as a devoted family retainer who is fiercely protective of Margaret.

Mr. Hale

A loyal servant-employer relationship, with Dixon serving the Hale family faithfully but often criticizing Mr. Hale's impracticality.

Mr. Hale

A loyal servant-employer relationship, with Dixon serving the Hale family faithfully but often criticizing Mr. Hale's impracticality.

I: "Haste to the Wedding"

Dixon is mentioned as the maid who is busy with the wedding laces. Margaret speaks to her about the old nursery and the impending move to Naples.

IV: Doubts and Difficulties

Dixon is in a temper due to the interruption of a visitor and is busy with household duties.

V: Decision

Faithfully attends to Mrs. Hale, expresses concern about the family's situation, and reports Margaret's distress.

Farewell

Dixon expresses her grief through crossness and irritability, particularly toward Mr. Hale, whom she blames for their upheaval.

IX: Dressing for Tea

Complains about the laundry work; Margaret helps her to prevent her from burdening Mrs. Hale with her sorrows.

XVI: The Shadow of Death

Initially tries to exclude Margaret from her mother's care but is overruled; later softens and prepares coffee for Margaret.

XIX: Angel Visits

Croaks forebodingly about Mrs. Hale's illness, adding to Margaret's anxiety.

XXI: The Dark Night

Opens the door to Margaret and Mr. Hale with a fearful face; refuses to go to bed but falls asleep watching.

Mistakes

Dixon delivers the water-bed from Mrs. Thornton and relays Thornton's inquiry about Margaret's health, prompting Margaret's defensive response.

XXIV: Mistakes Cleared Up

Dixon softly announces Mr. Thornton's arrival to Margaret, acting as a servant intermediary.

Comfort in Sorrow

Promises to keep the house secure for Frederick's visit and comforts Mrs. Hale.

XXIX: A Ray of Sunshine

Assists Mrs. Hale into the drawing-room and is mentioned as a reminder about sending Martha away before Frederick's visit.

XXX: Home at Last

Assists Margaret in planning for Frederick's secret visit and sits with Mrs. Hale while she sleeps.

XXXI: “Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot”

Dixon reveals her encounter with Leonards, who recognized her and made threatening remarks about Frederick. She urges action to protect Frederick from capture.

Peace

Sobs openly at the funeral and speaks with Mr. Thornton afterward, but does not tell Margaret of his presence.

False and True

Dixon is flustered when announcing the police inspector's arrival, showing concern for Margaret.

XXXV: Expiation

Brings Margaret Frederick's letter and offers to get her breakfast.

XXXVII: Looking South

Grumbles about the Hales' habit of inviting lower-class visitors upstairs, but is mollified by Margaret's forbearance.

XLII: Alone! Alone!

Cries over Margaret's state, assists Mr. Bell, and later is curt with Mr. Thornton while boasting of the Harley Street household.

Something Wanting

Returns from Milton with gossip about the Thorntons and Higginses, and expresses reluctance about a potential trip to Spain due to religious concerns.

XLVIII: “Ne’er to Be Found Again”

Offers to accompany Margaret to Oxford, though Margaret initially plans to go alone.