# Ursula Trafford — Sybil character guide

> Ursula Trafford in Sybil by Benjamin Disraeli.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ursula, Trafford

**First appearance:** 0006-iii

## Who they are

Daughter of Mr. Trafford, a kind young woman in Mowbray.

## Relationships

### [Sybil Gerard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sybil_se/characters/sybil_gerard)

_friendship_

Ursula Trafford is a kind and supportive friend to Sybil, offering companionship and refuge in times of need.

### [Sybil Gerard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sybil_se/characters/sybil_gerard)

_friendship_

Ursula Trafford is a kind and supportive friend to Sybil, offering companionship and refuge in times of need.

### [Sybil Gerard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sybil_se/characters/sybil_gerard)

_friendship_

Ursula Trafford is a kind and supportive friend to Sybil, offering companionship and refuge in times of need.

## In the story

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sybil_se/chapters/xiii)

Mentioned as the sister of Mr. Trafford and the Superior of the convent who brought up Sybil.

### [Chapter V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sybil_se/chapters/v)

Her name appears on the title page of the book she gave to Sybil.

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

Influentially arranged for Sybil to live at the York convent.

### [Chapter V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sybil_se/chapters/v)

Ursula advises Sybil against taking an irreversible step, likely referring to marriage or a major decision.

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sybil_se/chapters/xi)

Ursula Trafford's charitable mission is the reason Sybil is out visiting cottages.

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