# Mrs. Morland — Northanger Abbey character guide

> Mrs. Morland in Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. and Mrs. Morland

**First appearance:** 0001-northanger-abbey

## Who they are

Catherine's sensible and practical mother.

## In the story

### [Chapter I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/northanger_abbey_se/chapters/i)

Catherine's mother, a sensible woman occupied with raising ten children; does not force accomplishments on her daughters.

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/northanger_abbey_se/chapters/ii)

Catherine's mother, whose maternal anxiety is comically mild; she gives practical cautions about keeping warm and tracking expenses rather than dramatic warnings.

### [Chapter XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/northanger_abbey_se/chapters/xxix)

Attempts to console Catherine with practical advice and philosophical remarks, unaware of her deeper heartache.

### [Chapter XXX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/northanger_abbey_se/chapters/xxx)

Notices Catherine's altered spirits and tries to encourage her with domestic advice and a book, but warmly welcomes Henry when he visits.

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