Isabel Amberson

I

Mentioned as having a Saint Bernard dog, and her mother and she have been to Europe, introducing new customs like tea and olive oil salad.

II

Recalled in her youth as a beautiful woman whose looks captivated others. She rejects a sparkling suitor after a serenade incident and marries the persistent Wilbur Minafer.

IV

Stands with her father and son to receive guests at the ball. George briefly glimpses her as a woman separate from her maternal role, a stranger to him.

VII

Rides in Eugene Morgan's horseless carriage with Fanny and George Amberson, waving dashingly at George and Lucy.

VIII

Anxious about George after the accident; brushes snow from his shoes; enjoys Eugene's company and is called 'divinely ridiculous' by him.

The Cotillion and the Sleighbell

Watches George and Lucy dance with pride and happiness; defends George's amiability to Fanny.

XI

Blushes at the Major's teasing about Eugene and Wilbur; expresses sadness about George leaving for college; worries about Wilbur's health and financial losses from rolling-mill investments.

XII

Expresses worry about Wilbur's health and reassures George about the engagement rumor.

XIII

Defends her position in the family dispute, shows affection for George, and is the subject of gossip regarding Eugene Morgan.

XIV

Writes to George from Asheville about Wilbur's health and family disputes; later telegraphs about Wilbur's death and comforts George at the funeral.

XV

Proudly dotes on George, transfers Wilbur's life insurance to Fanny, and brings Lucy to commencement, showing her hopeful and trusting nature.

Chapter XVI

Returns home with George, tired from the journey, and briefly summarizes commencement to Fanny.

XVII

Joyful and supportive during the factory tour and lunch, showing a youthful spirit that impresses Lucy.

XVIII

Sits with George and Fanny, comments on George's evening dress, and defends Eugene's automobiles against Fanny's criticism.

XIX

Hurt by George's rudeness to Eugene; she defends George to the Major but is visibly distressed.

Chapter XX

Troubled by George's hostility toward Eugene, she tries to understand his feelings but is gently dismissed.

XXI

Mentioned as the subject of town gossip; George's mother, who is unaware of his anger and continues cheerfully.

XXII

The subject of the scandalous talk that George is trying to suppress.

XXIII

Isabel is the subject of the gossip; she tries to connect with George at night but is rebuffed.

Chapter XXIV

Unaware of George's actions, she waits for Eugene and later discovers the framed photograph of Wilbur.

XXV

Is led into the library by her brother George Amberson, cries out in pain upon hearing the news, and later comforts George in his room.

XXVI

Struggles with her feelings for Eugene and her duty to George; ultimately yields to George's demands and shows weakness and humility.

XXVII

Mentioned as traveling with George on a trip around the world; George gives Lucy her love.

XXVIII

Reported to be in declining health, short of breath, and praised by George for his actions; she leaves with him on a long journey.

XXIX

Returns home gravely ill, dies after expressing a wish to see Eugene, and leaves George with a final loving gesture.

Chapter: The Major's Final Reflections and the Aftermath of Loss

Mentioned as deceased; her absence deeply affects the Major and George, and her estate's deed is a point of concern.

XXXI

Her house was never deeded to her by the Major, leading to its loss; her furniture sale provides George with six hundred dollars.

XXXIII

Her house is among the wreckage cleared for new tenements.

XXXV

Eugene remembers her vividly; her memory fuels his bitterness toward George.