# Fanny Thornton — North and South character guide

> Fanny Thornton in North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Fanny, Miss Fanny

**First appearance:** 0008-ix-dressing-for-tea

## Who they are

John Thornton's vain and shallow sister.

## Relationships

### [John Thornton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/north_and_south_se/characters/john_thornton)

_family_

A sibling relationship where Fanny is vain and shallow, often irritating her serious, hardworking brother John.

### [John Thornton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/north_and_south_se/characters/john_thornton)

_family_

A sibling relationship where Fanny is vain and shallow, often irritating her serious, hardworking brother John.

### [John Thornton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/north_and_south_se/characters/john_thornton)

_family_

A sibling relationship where Fanny is vain and shallow, often irritating her serious, hardworking brother John.

## In the story

### [XII: Morning Calls](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/north_and_south_se/chapters/xii-morning-calls)

Grudgingly accompanies her mother, complaining of a headache and showing her weak character and reliance on comfort.

### [Likes and Dislikes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/north_and_south_se/chapters/xviii-likes-and-dislikes)

Makes snide remarks about Margaret's lack of accomplishments and tires of the conversation about the Hales.

### [XX: Men and Gentlemen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/north_and_south_se/chapters/xx-men-and-gentlemen)

Present at the dinner party, gossips about the Hales with Mrs. Slickson.

### [XXII: A Blow and Its Consequences](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/north_and_south_se/chapters/xxii-a-blow-and-its-consequences)

Faints during the riot, later expresses fear and suspicion about Margaret's actions.

### [Mother and Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/north_and_south_se/chapters/xxvi-mother-and-son)

Briefly mentioned in Mrs. Thornton's internal comparison with Margaret.

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