# Louisa Musgrove — Persuasion character guide

> Louisa Musgrove in Persuasion by Jane Austen.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Louisa, the youngest Miss Musgrove, Louisa Musgrove, Miss Musgrove, dear Miss Louisa, dear Louisa

**First appearance:** 0005-vi

## Who they are

The younger Miss Musgrove, all high spirits and decided opinions, who becomes the likeliest prize in the quiet contest for Captain Wentworth's attention.

## Relationships

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

_social_

Polite acquaintance tinged with underlying jealousy over Wentworth's attention to Louisa.

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

_social_

Polite acquaintance tinged with underlying jealousy over Wentworth's attention to Louisa.

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

_social_

Polite acquaintance tinged with underlying jealousy over Wentworth's attention to Louisa.

## In the story

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

Louisa discusses rank and hints at Mary's sensitivity about precedence.

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

Expresses delight with Captain Wentworth; reports his comment about Anne.

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

One of the Miss Musgroves who is entirely occupied by Captain Wentworth, poring over the Navy List with her sister.

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

Also a potential object of Wentworth's interest; lively and spirited.

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

Eagerly seeks Captain Wentworth's notice, speaks with enthusiasm about loyalty in love, and insists on continuing the walk to Winthrop.

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

Eager to visit Lyme, insists on going despite her parents' wishes; expresses admiration for the navy's character.

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

Louisa is injured from her fall at the Cobb, prompting the group's concern and the decision for someone to stay and nurse her.

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

Now engaged to Captain Benwick; Anne muses on the suitability of the match.

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