# Callie Nelson — Soldiers’ Pay character guide

> Callie Nelson in Soldiers’ Pay by William Faulkner.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Nelson, Aunt Callie Nelson, Aunt Callie

**First appearance:** 0035-vi

## Who they are

An aunt figure in the community.

## In the story

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/soldiers_pay_se/chapters/vii)

Old family servant who visits Donald with her grandson Loosh, expressing maternal devotion.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/soldiers_pay_se/chapters/vi)

Mentioned as having said that 'the white folks had killed him' (Donald Mahon).

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

The maternal figure in blue calico who comforts the boy, singing and holding him as he weeps.

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