The House of Mirth · Character
Nettie Struther
A poor young woman whom Lily once helped, offering kindness in return.
minor
Also known as Nettie
First appearance: xiv
Nettie Struther's tie to Lily Bart is one of the pressures that moves The House of Mirth—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Nettie's story of rebuilding her life with her husband's faith inspires Lily; Lily holds Nettie's baby and feels a sense of human fellowship.
Nettie Struther first appears in 0030 xiv.
With Lily Bart (friendship): A redemptive, compassionate bond where Lily's kindness to a poor working girl is later reciprocated with shelter and care. With Lily Bart (friendship): A redemptive, compassionate bond where Lily's kindness to a poor working girl is later reciprocated with shelter and care. With Lily Bart (friendship): A redemptive, compassionate bond where Lily's kindness to a poor working girl is later reciprocated with shelter and care.
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friendship · positive
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friendship · positive
A redemptive, compassionate bond where Lily's kindness to a poor working girl is later… How this plays out →
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