# Ellen — The Awakening character guide

> Ellen in The Awakening by Kate Chopin.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0006-vii

## Who they are

Edna's younger sister, mentioned in her memories.

## Relationships

### [Alcée Arobin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/alcee_arobin)

_professional_

Ellen is likely a servant in Alcée's household, and their relationship is that of employer and employee.

### [Alcée Arobin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/characters/alcee_arobin)

_professional_

Ellen is likely a servant in Alcée's household, and their relationship is that of employer and employee.

## In the story

### [XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_awakening_se/chapters/xxix)

The housemaid who works with Edna and names the new house the 'pigeon house.'

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