# June Forsyte — The Forsyte Saga character guide > June Forsyte in The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy. **Role:** major **Also known as:** June, Miss June Forsyte, Miss Forsyte, dear June, Auntie June **First appearance:** 0006-part-i-i-at-home-at-old-jolyon-s ## Snapshot Old Jolyon's granddaughter, all impulse and loyalty, who falls for the architect Bosinney and defends him against the family with her chin lifted. ## Who they are June is the family's most unguarded member, a girl who loves beauty almost to the point of madness and cannot bear a sleeping dog. Her engagement to Philip Bosinney brings an outsider into the Forsyte circle and, with him, the question of whether art or property will govern the new house at Robin Hill. Her fierce partisanship makes her both the engine of the engagement and its most vulnerable casualty. ## Relationships ### [Soames Forsyte](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/characters/soames_forsyte) _family_ A distant cousin relationship with underlying hostility due to June's loyalty to Irene and Bosinney. ### [Philip Bosinney](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/characters/philip_bosinney) _romantic_ A brief engagement that ends bitterly when Bosinney falls in love with Irene, leaving June heartbroken. ### [Irene Forsyte](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/characters/irene_forsyte) _friendship_ A complex friendship that turns to enmity after Irene becomes involved with June's fiancé, Bosinney. ### [Soames Forsyte](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/characters/soames_forsyte) _family_ A distant cousin relationship with underlying hostility due to June's loyalty to Irene and Bosinney. ### [Philip Bosinney](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/characters/philip_bosinney) _romantic_ A brief engagement that ends bitterly when Bosinney falls in love with Irene, leaving June heartbroken. ### [Soames Forsyte](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/characters/soames_forsyte) _family_ A distant cousin relationship with underlying hostility due to June's loyalty to Irene and Bosinney. ### [Irene Forsyte](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/characters/irene_forsyte) _friendship_ A complex friendship that turns to enmity after Irene becomes involved with June's fiancé, Bosinney. ### [Irene Forsyte](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/characters/irene_forsyte) _friendship_ A complex friendship that turns to enmity after Irene becomes involved with June's fiancé, Bosinney. ### [Philip Bosinney](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/characters/philip_bosinney) _romantic_ A brief engagement that ends bitterly when Bosinney falls in love with Irene, leaving June heartbroken. ## In the story ### [The Forsyte Saga](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/the-forsyte-saga) Her engagement to Philip Bosinney is announced, marking a key plot point. ### [Book I: The Man of Property](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/book-i-the-man-of-property) Old Jolyon's granddaughter and Bosinney's fiancée; her engagement is announced, and she is caught between family loyalty and her love for Bosinney. ### [I: “At Home” at Old Jolyon’s](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-i-i-at-home-at-old-jolyon-s) Old Jolyon's granddaughter, whose engagement to Philip Bosinney is the occasion for the family gathering. ### [Old Jolyon Goes to the Opera](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-i-ii-old-jolyon-goes-to-the-opera) Mentioned as having left for a visit and being engaged to Bosinney; her absence deepens Old Jolyon's loneliness. ### [Dinner at Swithin's](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-i-iii-dinner-at-swithin-s) The engaged guest of honor, champions Irene's cause and advocates for separation if needed. ### [Projection of the House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-i-iv-projection-of-the-house) June is mentioned as Bosinney's fiancée and Irene's close friend. Soames hopes that hiring Bosinney will please June and not give Irene a reason to object to leaving London. ### [A Forsyte Ménage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-i-v-a-forsyte-m-nage) June visits Irene in the afternoon, excitedly revealing Soames's commission for Bosinney to build the Robin Hill house. She is absorbed in her own engagement and shows compassionate contempt for Irene's marriage. ### [James at Large](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-i-vi-james-at-large) Revealed the building plans to Mrs. Small, sparking family gossip. ### [Old Jolyon's Peccadillo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-i-vii-old-jolyon-s-peccadillo) Mentioned as being absorbed with Bosinney and neglecting her father, prompting his visit. ### [Plans of the House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-i-viii-plans-of-the-house) Defends Bosinney against Aunt Juley's comments, showing fierce loyalty. She is frustrated by family interference and the nickname 'The Buccaneer.' ### [Progress of the House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-ii-i-progress-of-the-house) Arrives unexpectedly and witnesses Irene and Bosinney's private moment, reacting with anger and jealousy. ### [June's Treat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-ii-ii-june-s-treat) June is deeply troubled by Bosinney's emotional withdrawal. She confronts him at the theater, suspecting he is prioritizing Irene over her, and ends the evening in tears of rage and heartbreak. ### [James Goes to See for Himself](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-ii-iv-james-goes-to-see-for-himself) June reacts painfully to the gossip about Irene's visit, leaving abruptly after hearing it from Aunt Juley. ### [Soames and Bosinney Correspond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-ii-v-soames-and-bosinney-correspond) Mentioned by Soames as a reason for informing Old Jolyon about Bosinney. ### [Dance at Roger's](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-ii-viii-dance-at-roger-s) Forces herself to attend the dance despite exhaustion, determined to win back Bosinney. ### [Evening at Richmond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-ii-ix-evening-at-richmond) June is sent to Broadstairs with Old Jolyon after witnessing the look between Irene and Bosinney; she is ill and avoids her lover. ### [X: Diagnosis of a Forsyte](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-ii-x-diagnosis-of-a-forsyte) Mentioned in Old Jolyon's letter as being in poor health and spirits, still fixated on her ambiguous engagement to Bosinney. ### [June Pays Some Calls](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-ii-xii-june-pays-some-calls) Visits Mrs. Baynes and her aunt, growing increasingly suspicious and frustrated by their evasions about Bosinney. ### [Meeting at the Botanical](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-iii-iii-meeting-at-the-botanical) Recovers health in Switzerland but remains obsessed with Bosinney; visits Timothy's house hoping for news of him. ### [June's Victory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-iii-vii-june-s-victory) Resolute and determined, June orchestrates a plan to help Bosinney by persuading Old Jolyon to buy Soames's house, showing her fierce loyalty and independence. ### [Bosinney's Departure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-iii-viii-bosinney-s-departure) Informed by Old Jolyon of Bosinney's death; her distress prompts Old Jolyon to act regarding the house. ### [Interlude: Indian Summer of a Forsyte](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/interlude-indian-summer-of-a-forsyte) Old Jolyon's granddaughter, who is initially displeased by her father's friendship with Irene but later accepts it. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/i) Mentioned as having visited Irene after Bosinney's death and as the former occupant of the room Irene uses. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/ii) Referenced in Irene's question about forgiveness; not present in the chapter. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/iv) Mentioned as stubborn and not one to forget; her return from Spain limits Old Jolyon's time with Irene. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/v) Mentioned as returning home, which prompts Irene to withdraw from her visits to avoid reopening old wounds. ### [Book II: In Chancery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/book-ii-in-chancery) Active in supporting Irene, representing the younger generation's challenge to Forsyte conventions. ### [No-Longer-Young Jolyon at Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-i-vi-no-longer-young-jolyon-at-home) Jolyon's daughter, manages Robin Hill and has a strong, decided personality; mentioned in context of her relationship with Irene. ### [On Forsyte 'Change](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-i-xii-on-forsyte-change) June arrives unexpectedly at Timothy's, defends the Boers' independence, argues with Soames about contracts and sentiment, and tries to promote the artist Eric Cobbley. ### [Visit to Irene](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-ii-iii-visit-to-irene) Accompanies her father to see Irene, passionately defends Irene's right to freedom, and suggests Soames should take a mistress. ### [Jolly Sits in Judgment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-ii-v-jolly-sits-in-judgment) Present at Robin Hill, occupied with lame ducks like Eric Cobbley, but Jolly hesitates to confide in her. ### [X: Death of the Dog Balthasar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-ii-x-death-of-the-dog-balthasar) Is at Robin Hill, having come down upon hearing of Jolly's enlistment; her presence is noted but she does not actively participate in the burial. ### [Richmond Park](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-iii-iii-richmond-park) Preparing to depart as a Red Cross nurse; helps Holly obtain permission to share her cabin; departs with Holly. ### [Out of the Web](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-iii-ix-out-of-the-web) Mentioned in context of the Forsyte family's mixed reaction to Jolly's death. ### [Awakening](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/awakening) Aunt June brings books that ignite Jon's adventurous spirit. ### [At Robin Hill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-i-iii-at-robin-hill) Accompanies Irene and Jon during the encounter with Soames and Fleur; does not reveal anything about the family history. ### [Fathers and Daughters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-ii-ii-fathers-and-daughters) Takes her father to London to cure him; organizes modern art gatherings; confronts Jolyon about hiding the past; visits Soames's house and meets Fleur; determined to push matters toward decision. ### [In Green Street](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-ii-iv-in-green-street) Mentioned by Fleur as a potential ally who might be sympathetic to her love for Jon. ### [June Takes a Hand](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-ii-vii-june-takes-a-hand) Hosts an evening in her studio, defends England against Strumolowski's criticism, and later agrees to help Fleur arrange a final meeting with Jon. ### [VIII: The Bit Between the Teeth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-ii-viii-the-bit-between-the-teeth) Fleur visits June's house and feels contempt for her 'elderly idealist' kinswoman who disapproves of her actions. ### [Soames Cogitates](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-iii-iv-soames-cogitates) Mentioned in passing as Jolyon's daughter; Soames considers her feelings. ### [Desperate](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-iii-vi-desperate) Helps with legal and practical matters after Jolyon's death, but is not entrusted with his artistic legacy. ### [Fleur's Wedding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/chapters/part-iii-x-fleur-s-wedding) Attends the wedding unexpectedly; comforts Fleur after she shows Jon's letter and urges her to fight on. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/characters/june_forsyte - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_forsyte_saga_se/characters