Persuasion · Character
Henrietta Musgrove
The prettier, gentler Musgrove sister, whose half-formed understanding with her cousin Charles Hayter is quietly unsettled by the arrival of Captain Wentworth.
supporting
Also known as Henrietta
First appearance: vi
As a supporting figure in Persuasion, Henrietta Musgrove is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Shares in the raptures about Captain Wentworth; asks his opinion of Anne.
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With Charles Musgrove (family): Siblings with a typical, easygoing brother-sister bond, though Charles is often dismissive of her romantic concerns. With Charles Musgrove (family): Siblings with a typical, easygoing…
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- Family
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Character groups
- Kellynch and Uppercross Circle
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
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