# Mrs. Darnell — Short Fiction character guide

> Mrs. Darnell in Short Fiction by Arthur Machen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Darnell

**First appearance:** 0019-a-fragment-of-life

## Who they are

A character involved in the domestic life of the Darnell family.

## Relationships

### [Dr. Lewis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_6_se/characters/dr_lewis)

_professional_

Dr. Lewis appears to be Mrs. Darnell's physician or caretaker, with frequent interactions suggesting medical oversight.

### [Miss Mary Reynolds](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_6_se/characters/miss_mary_reynolds)

_family_

Miss Mary Reynolds is likely Mrs. Darnell's daughter or close relative, given the high frequency of interactions.

### [Alice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_6_se/characters/alice)

_professional_

Alice may be a nurse or caregiver attending to Mrs. Darnell's needs.

### [Dr. Lewis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_6_se/characters/dr_lewis)

_professional_

Dr. Lewis appears to be Mrs. Darnell's physician or caretaker, with frequent interactions suggesting medical oversight.

### [Miss Mary Reynolds](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_6_se/characters/miss_mary_reynolds)

_family_

Miss Mary Reynolds is likely Mrs. Darnell's daughter or close relative, given the high frequency of interactions.

### [Miss Mary Reynolds](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_6_se/characters/miss_mary_reynolds)

_family_

Miss Mary Reynolds is likely Mrs. Darnell's daughter or close relative, given the high frequency of interactions.

### [Alice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_6_se/characters/alice)

_professional_

Alice may be a nurse or caregiver attending to Mrs. Darnell's needs.

### [Alice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_6_se/characters/alice)

_professional_

Alice may be a nurse or caregiver attending to Mrs. Darnell's needs.

### [Dr. Lewis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_6_se/characters/dr_lewis)

_professional_

Dr. Lewis appears to be Mrs. Darnell's physician or caretaker, with frequent interactions suggesting medical oversight.

## In the story

### [A Fragment of Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_6_se/chapters/a-fragment-of-life)

Edward's wife, whose own dreams and frustrations mirror his own.

### [The Spare Room](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_6_se/chapters/i)

Engages in detailed discussions about kitchen ranges and bedding costs; practical and budget-conscious.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_6_se/chapters/iii)

Relates Aunt Marian's story, defends her sanity, and reveals Uncle Robert's affair.

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