# Miss Mann — Shirley character guide

> Miss Mann in Shirley by Charlotte Brontë.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0009-x-old-maids

## Who they are

A sharp-tongued and critical old maid.

## In the story

### [Old Maids](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shirley_se/chapters/x-old-maids)

A sour, unattractive old maid whom Caroline visits reluctantly. She represents the bitter, loveless spinsterhood Caroline fears.

### [The School Feast](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shirley_se/chapters/xvii-the-school-feast)

Miss Mann is present but fatigued and cross; she finds Caroline's lively appearance displeasing and departs with Hortense.

### [Tomorrow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/shirley_se/chapters/xx-tomorrow)

Miss Mann is mentioned as having taken in Shirley's sister for safekeeping during the unrest.

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