Our Nig · Character

Mr. Bellmont

Kind but passive, Mr. Bellmont sees Frado's suffering yet yields to his wife's rule, muttering that women govern the earth and all in it.

supporting

Also known as Bellmont, Mr. B.

First appearance: III: A New Home for Me

As a supporting figure in Our Nig, Mr. Bellmont is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The more passive husband who does little to intervene in his wife's treatment of Frado.

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Mr. Bellmont is the household's nominal head, but his authority collapses before Mrs. B.'s temper, leaving Frado without real protection. He pities her, and his presence restrains her mistress somewhat, yet he will not…

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Professional
Other

Character groups

Bellmont Household & Associates
Protagonist
Frado's Companions & Caretakers

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Frado
professional · ambivalent
Frado
professional · ambivalent
Frado
professional · ambivalent

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Mr. Bellmont appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Our Nig
The more passive husband who does little to intervene in his wife's treatment of Frado.
II: My Father’s Death
Mr. Bellmont, John, is the son who inherited the homestead; he is aging and most of his children are away from home.
III: A New Home for Me
Mr. Bellmont shows sympathy for Frado and insists she attend school, but often avoids conflict with his wife.
IV: A Friend for Nig
Intervenes to stop the beating, confronts his wife, and asserts that Frado shall not be abused if she returns.
Departures
Supports Jane's choice to break her engagement and advises the young men to leave her free.
Visitor and Departure
Supports Frado's right to religious practice, but is largely ineffectual against his wife's cruelty.
IX: Death
Intervenes to stop Mrs. Bellmont's torture of Frado and confronts his wife.
X: Perplexities.—Another Death
Mr. Bellmont grieves James's death, resolves to seek righteousness, and advises Frado to avoid undeserved punishment. He is unable to protect her fully.
XII: The Winding Up of the Matter
Accompanies Mrs. Bellmont to Lewis's home before her death.

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