# Henrietta Musgrove — Persuasion character guide

> Henrietta Musgrove in Persuasion by Jane Austen.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Henrietta

**First appearance:** 0005-vi

## Who they are

The prettier, gentler Musgrove sister, whose half-formed understanding with her cousin Charles Hayter is quietly unsettled by the arrival of Captain Wentworth.

## Relationships

### [Charles Musgrove](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/characters/charles_musgrove)

_family_

Siblings with a typical, easygoing brother-sister bond, though Charles is often dismissive of her romantic concerns.

### [Charles Musgrove](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/persuasion_se/characters/charles_musgrove)

_family_

Siblings with a typical, easygoing brother-sister bond, though Charles is often dismissive of her romantic concerns.

## In the story

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

Shares in the raptures about Captain Wentworth; asks his opinion of Anne.

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

Along with Louisa, shows eager interest in Captain Wentworth and his naval career.

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

Shifts her attention from Charles Hayter to Captain Wentworth, causing concern.

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

Appears divided between Charles Hayter and Captain Wentworth, feels conscious and ashamed when Winthrop is in sight.

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

Henrietta is grief-stricken over Louisa's fall and is comforted by Captain Wentworth during the carriage ride.

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