Persuasion · Character
Mrs. Croft
The Admiral's shrewd, well-spoken wife and Captain Wentworth's sister, whose ease at sea and command of business quietly rebuke Sir Walter's vanity.
supporting
Also known as Mrs. Croft
First appearance: iv
As a supporting figure in Persuasion, Mrs. Croft is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Receives Anne kindly at Kellynch Hall and discusses the accident at Lyme with her.
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With Anne Elliot (friendship): Warm, supportive friendship built on mutual respect and Mrs. Croft's kind interest in Anne's well-being. With Mr. Elliot (social): Polite but superficial acquaintance, as Mr. Elliot…
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See Mrs. Croft in ivCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Kellynch and Uppercross Circle
- Extended Society and Backstory Figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
In this passage, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when the long-standing social and personal barrie…
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- Anne Elliot
friendship · positive
Warm, supportive friendship built on mutual respect and Mrs. How this plays out →
- Mr. Elliot
social · ambivalent
- Anne Elliot
friendship · positive
Warm, supportive friendship built on mutual respect and Mrs. How this plays out →
- Mr. Elliot
social · ambivalent
- Anne Elliot
friendship · positive
Warm, supportive friendship built on mutual respect and Mrs. How this plays out →
- Mr. Elliot
social · ambivalent
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Mrs. Croft appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Mrs. Croft in iv