Shirley · Character
Fanny
Mr. Helstone's maid.
minor
Also known as The rectorтАЩs Fanny
First appearance: i levitical
Fanny's tie to Caroline Helstone is one of the pressures that moves Shirley—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The housemaid who encourages Caroline to visit Miss Mann or Miss Ainley and reassures her that she will not become an old maid.
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With Caroline Helstone (professional): Fanny is a servant in the Helstone household, and Caroline treats her with kindness and familiarity. With Caroline Helstone (professional): Fanny is a servant in the Helstone…
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See Fanny in i leviticalCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Major characters and community
- Extended cast and background figures
- Antagonists and servants
- Minor family members and acquaintances
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Louis Moore’s decision to leave his “cell” and seek out the empty parlours marks the emotional and psychologic…
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- Caroline Helstone
professional · positive
Fanny is a servant in the Helstone household, and Caroline treats her with kindness and… How this plays out →
- Caroline Helstone
professional · positive
Fanny is a servant in the Helstone household, and Caroline treats her with kindness and… How this plays out →
- Caroline Helstone
professional · positive
Fanny is a servant in the Helstone household, and Caroline treats her with kindness and… How this plays out →
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Fanny appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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