# Anne Elliot — Persuasion character guide > Anne Elliot in Persuasion by Jane Austen. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Anne, Miss Elliot, Miss Anne Elliot, Anne haggard, Miss Anne **First appearance:** 0000-i ## Snapshot A quiet, perceptive woman of twenty-seven who once gave up the man she loved on prudent advice, and now moves through other people's drawing rooms carrying an unspoken constancy. ## Who they are Anne Elliot is the overlooked middle daughter of a baronet who values his mirror above his children, useful to everyone and consulted by no one. Years ago she was persuaded to refuse a naval officer with no fortune; the engagement ended, and her affection did not. Her habit of seeing clearly while saying little makes her the moral center of every room she enters, and the reader's closest ally as old love returns in new circumstances. ## Relationships ### [Mr. Elliot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/characters/mr_elliot) _psychological_ Mr. Elliot manipulates Anne with flattery and attention, hiding his mercenary motives and past misdeeds. ### [Mrs. Croft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/characters/mrs_croft) _friendship_ Warm, supportive friendship built on mutual respect and Mrs. Croft's kind interest in Anne's well-being. ### [Mary Musgrove](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/characters/mary_musgrove) _family_ Anne is the patient, long-suffering sister to the hypochondriac and self-centered Mary. ### [Charles Musgrove](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/characters/charles_musgrove) _friendship_ Friendly, respectful relationship as brother-in-law and sister-in-law, with Charles valuing Anne's sensible advice. ### [Sir Walter Elliot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/characters/sir_walter_elliot) _family_ Distant, neglectful father-daughter relationship, with Sir Walter valuing vanity and status over Anne. ### [Elizabeth Elliot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/characters/elizabeth_elliot) _family_ Cold, competitive sisterly relationship, with Elizabeth treating Anne as inferior and ignoring her worth. ### [Louisa Musgrove](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/characters/louisa_musgrove) _social_ Polite acquaintance tinged with underlying jealousy over Wentworth's attention to Louisa. ### [Admiral Croft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/characters/admiral_croft) _friendship_ Kind, paternal friendship with Admiral Croft showing genuine warmth and respect for Anne. ### [Mr. Elliot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/characters/mr_elliot) _psychological_ Mr. Elliot manipulates Anne with flattery and attention, hiding his mercenary motives and past misdeeds. ### [Mrs. Croft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/characters/mrs_croft) _friendship_ Warm, supportive friendship built on mutual respect and Mrs. Croft's kind interest in Anne's well-being. ### [Mary Musgrove](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/characters/mary_musgrove) _family_ Anne is the patient, long-suffering sister to the hypochondriac and self-centered Mary. ### [Mrs. Croft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/characters/mrs_croft) _friendship_ Warm, supportive friendship built on mutual respect and Mrs. Croft's kind interest in Anne's well-being. ## In the story ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/i) The overlooked middle daughter, with elegance of mind and sweetness of character, but valued only by Lady Russell. ### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/ii) Consulted by Lady Russell, she advocates for more vigorous measures and a complete reformation, but her wishes for a small house in the neighbourhood are overruled. ### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/iii) Defends the navy, stating sailors deserve comfort and privileges for their hard work. ### [Chapter IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/iv) Reflects on her past engagement to Captain Wentworth and regrets being persuaded to break it off. ### [Chapter V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/v) Sensitive to the imprudence of Mrs. Clay's involvement; warns Elizabeth about the potential danger; decides to stay at Uppercross Cottage with Mary. ### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/vi) Anne arrives at Uppercross and adapts to the new social circle, acting as a mediator between Mary and Mrs. Musgrove. ### [Chapter VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/vii) Struggles with hearing that Captain Wentworth finds her altered; endures a brief, awkward meeting with him. ### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/viii) Struggles with the pain of being near Wentworth again, observing his interactions and feeling the weight of their estrangement. ### [Chapter IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/ix) Observes Wentworth's interactions with the Musgrove sisters, avoiding him when possible. ### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/x) Observes the romantic dynamics with quiet wisdom, feels the pain of unspoken feelings, and finds solace in autumn's poetry. ### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/xi) Anxious about returning to Kellynch and meeting Captain Wentworth; finds herself growing more hardened to his company; engages Captain Benwick in conversation and recommends moral and religious works. ### [Chapter XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/xii) Anne is admired by a stranger, later identified as Mr. Elliot, and volunteers to nurse Louisa, though Mary overrules her. She reflects on Captain Wentworth's feelings and firmness of character. ### [Chapter XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/xiii) Leaves Uppercross with a sad heart, returns to Kellynch Lodge, and reflects on her past and present feelings. She helps the Musgroves plan their trip to Lyme. ### [Chapter XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/xiv) Anne is at the center of discussions about Captain Benwick's admiration for her; she defends his character and expresses interest in his visit. ### [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/xv) Arrives in Bath with a sinking heart, anticipating imprisonment, but is surprised by the cordial welcome. She listens to her father and sister's accounts of Mr. Elliot with skepticism, yet finds his manners agreeable upon meeting him. ### [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/xvi) Anne returns to Bath, observes her father's favor toward Mrs. Clay, and reflects on her differing views from Lady Russell regarding Mr. Elliot. She expresses her disdain for the family's eagerness to court their noble cousins. ### [Chapter XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/xvii) Renews acquaintance with Mrs. Smith, reflects on Mr. Elliot's character, and contrasts her own feelings with Lady Russell's hopes. ### [Chapter XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/xviii) Learns of Louisa and Benwick's engagement; reflects on the match and her own feelings about Captain Wentworth's freedom. ### [Chapter XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/xix) Sensitive to Captain Wentworth's unease; struggles with her feelings and resolves to seek a conversation with him. ### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/xx) Struggles with agitation and hope as she interprets Captain Wentworth's behavior; feels jealousy of Mr. Elliot's attentions and longs to convey her true feelings. ### [Chapter XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/xxi) Visits Mrs. Smith, reflects on her feelings for Captain Wentworth, and learns the truth about Mr. Elliot. ### [Chapter XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/xxii) Relieved by knowledge of Mr. Elliot's true character, distressed for Lady Russell and her family, and deeply affected by Captain Wentworth's presence and their brief conversation. ### [Chapter XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/xxiii) Engages in a profound discussion with Captain Harville on love and constancy, reconciles with Captain Wentworth, and feels deep happiness at their reunion. ### [Chapter XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/chapters/xxiv) Anne marries Captain Wentworth, finding happiness in his affection and her role as a sailor's wife, though she regrets her lack of family connections. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/characters/anne_elliot - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/characters