The Mysteries of Udolpho · Character
Agnes
A nun who provides shelter and counsel to Emily.
minor
Also known as sister Agnes, Sister Agnes
First appearance: xl
Agnes's tie to Emily St. Aubert is one of the pressures that moves The Mysteries of Udolpho—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The mad nun whose tragic story of love, guilt, and madness is revealed; she warns Emily about the passions in her heart.
Agnes first appears in 0041 xl.
With Emily St. Aubert (psychological): Agnes is a mysterious and tragic nun whose haunting stories and madness deeply unsettle Emily. With Emily St. Aubert (psychological): Agnes is a mysterious and tragic nun whose haunting stories and madness deeply unsettle Emily. With Emily St. Aubert (psychological): Agnes is a mysterious and tragic nun whose haunting stories and madness deeply unsettle Emily.
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Character Web
14 connectionsA slice of how Agnes sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Central mystery figures
- Protagonist
- Emily's allies and friends
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Climax.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Emily St. Aubert
psychological · negative
Agnes is a mysterious and tragic nun whose haunting stories and madness deeply unsettle… How this plays out →
- Emily St. Aubert
psychological · negative
Agnes is a mysterious and tragic nun whose haunting stories and madness deeply unsettle… How this plays out →
- Emily St. Aubert
psychological · negative
Agnes is a mysterious and tragic nun whose haunting stories and madness deeply unsettle… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Agnes in xlIn the story
Agnes appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
