Sinister Street · Character

Nurse

Michael's childhood nurse, a constant and comforting presence in his early years.

minor

Also known as Presently Nurse

Nurse's tie to Michael Fane is one of the pressures that moves Sinister Street—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Supervises Michael and Stella, scolds Michael for asking questions, and explains the train noise.

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With Michael Fane (family): The nurse is a caring maternal figure from Michael's childhood, providing affection and stability in his early years. With Michael Fane (family): The nurse is a caring maternal figure from Michael's childhood, providing affection and stability in his early years. With Michael Fane (family): The nurse is a caring maternal figure from Michael's childhood, providing affection and stability in his early years.

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School and Family Circle
Slum and Servant Connections
Oxford Contemporaries and Eccentrics
Extended Family and Diverse Acquaintances

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Michael Fane
family · positive
The nurse is a caring maternal figure from Michael's childhood, providing affection and… How this plays out →
Michael Fane
family · positive
The nurse is a caring maternal figure from Michael's childhood, providing affection and… How this plays out →
Michael Fane
family · positive
The nurse is a caring maternal figure from Michael's childhood, providing affection and… How this plays out →

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I: The New World
Supervises Michael and Stella, scolds Michael for asking questions, and explains the train noise.
II: Bittersweet
Michael's caretaker, who reads to him, takes him to church, and delivers the letter from his mother.
III: Fears and Fantasies
Moves Michael to a separate room; appears with a red face in the kitchen, frightening Michael.
IV: Unending Childhood
Becomes increasingly irrational, complains of neuralgia, and takes secret afternoon walks, bringing Michael small gifts including a Night Companion stick.
The First Fairy Princess
Represents the oppressive, ugly reality of Michael's earlier life; disapproves of Michael's enthusiasm and new independence.

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