The Princess and the Goblin · Character
Mrs. Housekeeper
The housekeeper at the palace who manages the servants.
minor
First appearance: XI: The Old Lady’s Bedroom
Mrs. Housekeeper's tie to Princess Irene is one of the pressures that moves The Princess and the Goblin—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Shows Irene old treasures from a cabinet; alarmed when Irene pricks her thumb.
Mrs. Housekeeper first appears in 0010 xi the old lady s bedroom.
With Princess Irene (professional): Mrs. Housekeeper manages the royal household and attends to Irene's practical needs with stern but caring authority. With Lootie (professional): Lootie and Mrs. Housekeeper are fellow servants in the royal household, coordinating care for Irene. With Lootie (professional): Lootie and Mrs. Housekeeper are fellow servants in the royal household, coordinating care for Irene.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Human Royal Household
- Goblins and Miners
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this scene, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Princess Irene, despite being confronted by an…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Princess Irene
professional · positive
- Lootie
professional · ambivalent
- Lootie
professional · ambivalent
- Princess Irene
professional · positive
Relationship notes
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See Mrs. Housekeeper in XI: The Old Lady’s BedroomIn the story
Mrs. Housekeeper appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Mrs. Housekeeper in XI: The Old Lady’s Bedroom