# Rowena — Pudd’nhead Wilson character guide

> Rowena in Pudd’nhead Wilson by Mark Twain.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0008-vii-the-unknown-nymph

## Who they are

A young woman briefly courted by Tom.

## In the story

### [The Twins Thrill Dawson's Landing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pudd_nhead_wilson_se/chapters/v-the-twins-thrill-dawson-s-landing)

Romantic and excited about the arrival of the Italian twins, eagerly helps prepare the room and spreads the news.

### [Swimming in Glory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pudd_nhead_wilson_se/chapters/vi-swimming-in-glory)

Aunt Patsy's daughter, who feels the pinnacle of glory and romance during the event.

### [X: The Nymph Revealed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pudd_nhead_wilson_se/chapters/x-the-nymph-revealed)

Rowena is the object of Tom's secret worship. When she invites him in, the 'nigger' in him makes him afraid to enter and sit with white folks on equal terms.

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