# Major Keith — The Clever Woman of the Family character guide

> Major Keith in The Clever Woman of the Family by Charlotte M. Yonge.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Major, Keith

**First appearance:** 0003-iv-the-hero

## Who they are

A military officer of the Keith family, possibly a relative of Colonel Keith.

## Relationships

### [Rachel Curtis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/rachel_curtis)

_friendship_

Major Keith is a wise, older friend to Rachel, offering guidance and gently correcting her misguided philanthropic schemes.

### [Ermine Williams](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/ermine_williams)

_friendship_

Ermine and Major Keith are old friends who share mutual respect and a quiet understanding, often discussing the Colonel's behavior.

### [Fanny Temple](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/fanny_temple)

_friendship_

Fanny and Major Keith share a warm, respectful friendship, often discussing family matters and Rachel's behavior.

### [Alick Keith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/alick_keith)

_family_

Alick is Major Keith's nephew, and they have a close, affectionate relationship, with the Major acting as a mentor to Alick.

### [Alison Williams](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/alison_williams)

_friendship_

Alison is friendly with Major Keith, often joining her sister Ermine in conversations with him.

### [Bessie Keith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/bessie_keith)

_family_

Bessie is Major Keith's niece, and he is fond of her playful spirit, though he often has to rein her in.

### [Rachel Curtis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/rachel_curtis)

_friendship_

Major Keith is a wise, older friend to Rachel, offering guidance and gently correcting her misguided philanthropic schemes.

### [Rachel Curtis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/rachel_curtis)

_friendship_

Major Keith is a wise, older friend to Rachel, offering guidance and gently correcting her misguided philanthropic schemes.

### [Ermine Williams](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/ermine_williams)

_friendship_

Ermine and Major Keith are old friends who share mutual respect and a quiet understanding, often discussing the Colonel's behavior.

### [Fanny Temple](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/fanny_temple)

_friendship_

Fanny and Major Keith share a warm, respectful friendship, often discussing family matters and Rachel's behavior.

### [Ermine Williams](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/ermine_williams)

_friendship_

Ermine and Major Keith are old friends who share mutual respect and a quiet understanding, often discussing the Colonel's behavior.

### [Alick Keith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/characters/alick_keith)

_family_

Alick is Major Keith's nephew, and they have a close, affectionate relationship, with the Major acting as a mentor to Alick.

## Links

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