# Nurse — Sinister Street character guide

> Nurse in Sinister Street by Compton Mackenzie.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Presently Nurse

**First appearance:** 0002-sinister-street

## Who they are

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

## Relationships

### [Michael Fane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/characters/michael_fane)

_family_

The nurse is a caring maternal figure from Michael's childhood, providing affection and stability in his early years.

### [Michael Fane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/characters/michael_fane)

_family_

The nurse is a caring maternal figure from Michael's childhood, providing affection and stability in his early years.

### [Michael Fane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/characters/michael_fane)

_family_

The nurse is a caring maternal figure from Michael's childhood, providing affection and stability in his early years.

## In the story

### [I: The New World](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/i-the-new-world)

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

### [II: Bittersweet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/ii-bittersweet)

Michael's caretaker, who reads to him, takes him to church, and delivers the letter from his mother.

### [III: Fears and Fantasies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/iii-fears-and-fantasies)

Moves Michael to a separate room; appears with a red face in the kitchen, frightening Michael.

### [IV: Unending Childhood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/v-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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