# Nettie Struther — The House of Mirth character guide

> Nettie Struther in The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Nettie

**First appearance:** 0030-xiv

## Who they are

A poor young woman whom Lily once helped, offering kindness in return.

## Relationships

### [Lily Bart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/characters/lily_bart)

_friendship_

A redemptive, compassionate bond where Lily's kindness to a poor working girl is later reciprocated with shelter and care.

### [Lily Bart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/characters/lily_bart)

_friendship_

A redemptive, compassionate bond where Lily's kindness to a poor working girl is later reciprocated with shelter and care.

### [Lily Bart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/characters/lily_bart)

_friendship_

A redemptive, compassionate bond where Lily's kindness to a poor working girl is later reciprocated with shelter and care.

## In the story

### [Chapter XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/chapters/xiii)

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.

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