# Lilian — Short Fiction character guide

> Lilian in Short Fiction by E. M. Forster.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

A female character with a limited but named presence.

## Relationships

### [Harold](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/harold)

_family_

Harold and Lilian are likely siblings or a married couple, with a warm domestic relationship.

### [Harold](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_13_se/characters/harold)

_family_

Harold and Lilian are likely siblings or a married couple, with a warm domestic relationship.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_13_se/chapters/i)

Mildred's sister, easily pleased and awed by Harold's revelation.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_13_se/chapters/ii)

Defends Harold to her father, explaining that Harold is tired and has not slept well.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_13_se/chapters/iii)

Lilian is present and frightened by Harold's behavior, edging toward the door.

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