Mrs. Carey

Philip Carey

Philip's cold, religious aunt who raises him but shows little warmth or understanding.

Philip Carey

Philip's cold, religious aunt who raises him but shows little warmth or understanding.

Philip Carey

Philip's cold, religious aunt who raises him but shows little warmth or understanding.

The Day Breaks Gray and Dull

Philip's mother, gravely ill after childbirth, who holds him and sobs over his future.

Chapter III

Philip's mother, who has just died; her bedroom and belongings are a source of comfort and grief for Philip.

IV

Greets Philip shyly, shows him his room, and worries about his comfort and behavior.

V

Philip's mother, who secretly had photographs taken before her death so that her son would remember her.

VI

Mrs. Carey manages the household shopping, avoids dissenting ministers, and mediates between her husband and Josiah Graves.

VII

Mrs. Carey dresses carefully for church, obeys her husband's dress code, and shares gossip about parishioners during the drive home.

VIII

Struggles to connect with Philip; is hurt by his harsh words but finds happiness when he kisses her.

IX

Discovers Philip crying, feels guilty, and provides him with picture books to comfort him.

Philip Goes to School

Aunt Louisa is mentioned as part of the Careys' decision to send Philip to school.

Chapter XIII

Philip's mother, whose death is recalled in the context of his lie about the pen-holder.

Chapter XIV

Aunt Louisa gently supports Philip's religious inquiries but does not intervene in his crisis of faith.

XX

Aunt Louisa is mentioned as having encouraged Philip's drawing and as being forgetful about his school report.

XXI

Aunt Louisa is deeply disappointed that Philip has given up the idea of ordination and cries over his decision.

XXXI

Writes to Philip about arrangements and Miss Wilkinson's visit.

XXXII

Aunt Louisa greets Philip with tearful joy; Philip sees her as frail and pathetic, feeling a sudden love for her.

XXXIII

Scolds Miss Wilkinson for flirting with Philip and discusses Philip's future with the Vicar.

XXXIV

Aunt Louisa is concerned for Miss Wilkinson's headache and leaves for church, unwittingly enabling Philip's plan.

XXXV

Remains at home due to illness; makes a dry comment about Miss Wilkinson's age.

XXXVII

Ill in November; she and the Vicar go to Cornwall for Christmas, leaving Philip without a place to go.

XXXIX

Aunt Louisa secretly gives Philip her savings to support his artistic ambitions, expressing her deep love and hope for his future.

LI

Aunt Louisa dies suddenly; Philip receives the news via a letter from his uncle.

LII

Aunt Louisa has died; Philip views her body and reflects on her wasted life.