# Old Aunt Tildy — Short Fiction character guide

> Old Aunt Tildy in Short Fiction by Kate Chopin.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Aunt Tildy

**First appearance:** 0025-old-aunt-peggy

## Who they are

An elderly black woman who tells stories of the past.

## In the story

### [Old Aunt Peggy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_33_se/chapters/old-aunt-peggy)

Aunt Peggy, an elderly formerly enslaved woman, remains on the plantation after the war, living in a cabin provided by Monsieur and Madame.

### [Ozème's Holiday](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_33_se/chapters/oz-me-s-holiday)

Aunt Tildy, the elderly woman struggling with a disabled hand and a sick grandson.

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