# Cupid — The Getting of Wisdom character guide

> Cupid in The Getting of Wisdom by Henry Handel Richardson.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0005-iii

## Who they are

A mischievous schoolgirl known for her pranks and sharp tongue.

## Relationships

### [Laura Rambotham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_getting_of_wisdom_se/characters/laura_rambotham)

_friendship_

Cupid is a loyal dog who provides Laura with unconditional affection and comfort, especially during lonely times.

### [Laura Rambotham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_getting_of_wisdom_se/characters/laura_rambotham)

_friendship_

Cupid is a loyal dog who provides Laura with unconditional affection and comfort, especially during lonely times.

### [Laura Rambotham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_getting_of_wisdom_se/characters/laura_rambotham)

_friendship_

Cupid is a loyal dog who provides Laura with unconditional affection and comfort, especially during lonely times.

## In the story

### [The Rebel's Return](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_getting_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xx)

M. P.'s easygoing friend and roommate. She is more tolerant of Laura and engages in a philosophical debate about truth.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_getting_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxi)

A leading spirit of the Literary Society; advises Laura to write about everyday life rather than romanticized fiction; teases Laura but offers practical guidance.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_getting_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxii)

Rebukes Laura for her bitter attitude about the room change, calling her a bore.

### [Gut und böse und Lust und Leid und Ich und Du](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_getting_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxiii)

Cupid joins Mary in mocking Laura, calling her a 'moon-calf' and a 'billy-ass.'

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_getting_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxv)

Cupid intends to become a writer and later works as a governess in the bush.

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