# Theresa — The Mysteries of Udolpho character guide

> Theresa in The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Old Theresa, poor Theresa, the faithful Theresa

**First appearance:** 0003-ii

## Who they are

The faithful old servant of the St. Aubert family.

## Relationships

### [Emily St. Aubert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/emily_st_aubert)

_friendship_

Theresa is a loyal and motherly servant who cares for Emily and supports her during difficult times.

### [Valancourt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/valancourt)

_friendship_

Theresa is a trusted servant who helps facilitate communication between Valancourt and Emily.

### [Emily St. Aubert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/emily_st_aubert)

_friendship_

Theresa is a loyal and motherly servant who cares for Emily and supports her during difficult times.

### [Valancourt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/valancourt)

_friendship_

Theresa is a trusted servant who helps facilitate communication between Valancourt and Emily.

### [Emily St. Aubert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/emily_st_aubert)

_friendship_

Theresa is a loyal and motherly servant who cares for Emily and supports her during difficult times.

### [Valancourt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/valancourt)

_friendship_

Theresa is a trusted servant who helps facilitate communication between Valancourt and Emily.

## In the story

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/ii)

The old housekeeper, the only servant retained after St. Aubert dismisses the others.

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/viii)

The old housekeeper greets Emily at La Vallée, expressing grief and mentioning Manchon's search for St. Aubert.

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xi)

Old Theresa bids Emily farewell at the door of La Vallée.

### [Chapter XLIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xlix)

Old servant of St. Aubert, now living in a cottage provided by Valancourt; reveals Valancourt's generosity and love for Emily.

### [LI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/li)

Theresa receives Emily at her cottage, delivers Valancourt's ring, and shares news of his condition.

### [LII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/lii)

Theresa tries to advocate for Valancourt but is rebuked by Emily.

### [LIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/liii)

Left in charge of La Vallée; she again offers Valancourt's ring to Emily, who refuses it.

### [Chapter LVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/lvii)

Receives Valancourt and Emily with joy at La Vallée.

## Links

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