Our Nig · Character

Susan

A friend or acquaintance who interacts with the Bellmont household.

minor

First appearance: iv a friend for nig

Susan's tie to Jim is one of the pressures that moves Our Nig—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

James's wife, who shares his desire to take Frado home.

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With Jim (family): Jim and Susan are married, and Susan is Frado's mother. With Aunt Abby (family): Aunt Abby is Susan's sister-in-law, and they share a cordial, supportive relationship. With Frado (family): Susan is…

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Character Web

13 connections

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Relationship types

Family
Other

Character groups

Bellmont Household & Associates
Protagonist

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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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Relationships

Jim
family · positive
Jim and Susan are married, and Susan is Frado's mother. How this plays out →
Aunt Abby
family · positive
Frado
family · positive
Jim
family · positive
Jim and Susan are married, and Susan is Frado's mother. How this plays out →
Aunt Abby
family · positive
Aunt Abby
family · positive
Jim
family · positive
Jim and Susan are married, and Susan is Frado's mother. How this plays out →
Frado
family · positive

Jim
Jim and Susan are married, and Susan is Frado's mother.
Aunt Abby
Aunt Abby is Susan's sister-in-law, and they share a cordial, supportive relationship.
Frado
Susan is Frado's stepmother, who is kind to her but unable to fully protect her from the Bellmonts.
Jim
Jim and Susan are married, and Susan is Frado's mother.
Aunt Abby
Aunt Abby is Susan's sister-in-law, and they share a cordial, supportive relationship.
Aunt Abby
Aunt Abby is Susan's sister-in-law, and they share a cordial, supportive relationship.
Jim
Jim and Susan are married, and Susan is Frado's mother.
Frado
Susan is Frado's stepmother, who is kind to her but unable to fully protect her from the Bellmonts.

Relationship notes

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In the story

Susan appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

VII: Spiritual Condition of Nig
James's wife, who shares his desire to take Frado home. She comes to fetch James back to their room.
Visitor and Departure
James's wife, who is sent to fetch Frado and later takes Charlie for a walk at James's request.
IX: Death
Grieves as James's wife, provides Frado with a mourning dress and ensures she attends the burial.
Marriage Again
Susan visits the Bellmonts with her child, encourages Frado's learning, and gives Frado a Bible.

Chapter companion notes

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