# Admiral Croft — Persuasion character guide

> Admiral Croft in Persuasion by Jane Austen.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** the Admiral, Admiral, an Admiral Croft, Admiral Croft, the admiral

**First appearance:** 0003-iv

## Who they are

A weather-beaten rear admiral of the white, hearty and unpretentious, who takes Kellynch Hall off Sir Walter's hands and brings the navy into Somersetshire.

## Relationships

### [Anne Elliot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/characters/anne_elliot)

_friendship_

Kind, paternal friendship with Admiral Croft showing genuine warmth and respect for Anne.

### [Anne Elliot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/characters/anne_elliot)

_friendship_

Kind, paternal friendship with Admiral Croft showing genuine warmth and respect for Anne.

### [Anne Elliot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/characters/anne_elliot)

_friendship_

Kind, paternal friendship with Admiral Croft showing genuine warmth and respect for Anne.

## In the story

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/iii)

Introduced as the first applicant for Kellynch Hall; a wealthy, gentlemanly rear admiral of the white who fought at Trafalgar.

### [Chapter V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/v)

Approves of Kellynch Hall and Sir Walter; cordial and good-humored in the negotiation.

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/viii)

Engages in banter with Captain Wentworth about naval matters and the accommodations for women on board ships.

### [Chapter XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/xiii)

Hosts Anne and Lady Russell at Kellynch Hall with good-natured simplicity, making Anne feel at ease despite the changed circumstances.

### [Chapter XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/xviii)

Shares news of Louisa and Benwick's engagement; later meets Anne in Milsom Street and walks with her.

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