The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling · Character

Miss Nancy

Daughter of Mrs. Miller who secretly marries young Nightingale.

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Also known as Nanny, Nancy, O Nancy, Poor Nancy, Miss Nancy Miller, Miss Miller, Dear Nancy, Nancy

Miss Nancy shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Elder daughter of the widow, aged seventeen; present during the disturbance and grateful to Jones for his assistance.

Miss Nancy first appears in 0001 the history of tom jones a foundling.

In V: Elder daughter of the widow, aged seventeen; present during the disturbance and grateful to Jones for his assistance.

Later, in VI: Compliments Jones with a hint about feeling; sighs at her mother's refusal of the masquerade tickets but does not openly oppose.

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V
Elder daughter of the widow, aged seventeen; present during the disturbance and grateful to Jones for his assistance.
VI
Compliments Jones with a hint about feeling; sighs at her mother's refusal of the masquerade tickets but does not openly oppose.
Chapter VIII
Mrs. Miller's daughter; reacts emotionally to her mother's story and turns pale upon learning of Jones's generosity.
Chapter IV
Mentioned as the object of Nightingale's affections, deeply in love and likely to be heartbroken.
VI
Is in fits and has attempted suicide after being betrayed by Nightingale.
Chapter VII
The wronged young woman, whose distress and potential ruin are central to the chapter's conflict.
Chapter VIII
The young woman whom young Nightingale has married; praised by Tom for her beauty, gentility, and accomplishments.
IX
Present at supper with her mother and sister; she and Nightingale both turn pale when the uncle enters and wishes them joy.
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Shows unease and suspicion after the uncle and nephew's loud dialogue; receives a whispered promise from the nephew before he is taken away.
Chapter VIII
Marries Mr. Nightingale with Jones officiating, becoming 'an honest woman' in vulgar language.
Chapter VII
Mentioned as Mrs. Miller's daughter, whose marriage prospects depend on the father's reconciliation.

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