# Mrs. Croft — Persuasion character guide

> Mrs. Croft in Persuasion by Jane Austen.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mrs. Croft

**First appearance:** 0003-iv

## Who they are

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.

## Relationships

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

_friendship_

Warm, supportive friendship built on mutual respect and Mrs. Croft's kind interest in Anne's well-being.

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

_social_

Polite but superficial acquaintance, as Mr. Elliot maintains a charming facade while Mrs. Croft remains observant.

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

_friendship_

Warm, supportive friendship built on mutual respect and Mrs. Croft's kind interest in Anne's well-being.

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

_social_

Polite but superficial acquaintance, as Mr. Elliot maintains a charming facade while Mrs. Croft remains observant.

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

_friendship_

Warm, supportive friendship built on mutual respect and Mrs. Croft's kind interest in Anne's well-being.

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

_social_

Polite but superficial acquaintance, as Mr. Elliot maintains a charming facade while Mrs. Croft remains observant.

## In the story

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

Receives Anne kindly at Kellynch Hall and discusses the accident at Lyme with her.

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

Accompanies the Admiral in Bath; Anne observes her keen and intelligent manner.

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

Engages in conversation about the dangers of long engagements, which resonates with Anne.

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