# Aunt Belinda — The Sword of Damocles character guide

> Aunt Belinda in The Sword of Damocles by Anna Katharine Green.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Belinda

**First appearance:** 0015-xii-miss-belinda-makes-conditions

## Who they are

An older relative, possibly of Paula or the Sylvesters, with a caring role.

## Relationships

### [Paula](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/paula)

_family_

Aunt Belinda is Paula's aunt, offering maternal care and advice, though she is somewhat removed from the main intrigue.

### [Paula](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/paula)

_family_

Aunt Belinda is Paula's aunt, offering maternal care and advice, though she is somewhat removed from the main intrigue.

### [Paula](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/characters/paula)

_family_

Aunt Belinda is Paula's aunt, offering maternal care and advice, though she is somewhat removed from the main intrigue.

## In the story

### [IX: Paula](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/chapters/ix-paula)

Paula's teacher and guardian. She is a strong, intelligent woman who has cultivated Paula's talents. She expresses anxiety about the possibility of losing Paula, suggesting a deep attachment.

### [X: The Barred Door](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/chapters/x-the-barred-door)

Discusses Paula's beauty and talents with Mr. Sylvester, and agrees to prepare Paula for a possible move to the city.

### [XXIII: The Poem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/chapters/xxiii-the-poem)

Observes Paula's sadness and restlessness, questioning her about a 'living grief.'

### [XXVIII: Sunshine on the Hills](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/chapters/xxviii-sunshine-on-the-hills)

Observes Paula's unhappiness and questions her about Ensign, suggesting he may have marriage intentions.

### [XXIX: Mist in the Valley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/chapters/xxix-mist-in-the-valley)

Miss Belinda observes Paula's happiness but is startled by her sudden request to leave, and she contemplates the unforeseen turns of time.

### [XXXIII: Two Letters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/chapters/xxxiii-two-letters)

Advises Paula on her dilemma and suggests speaking with Mr. Sylvester to resolve her doubts.

### [Morning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/chapters/xxxvi-morning)

Mentions Mr. Sylvester's early departure and observes his serious demeanor.

### [Blue-Beard's Chamber](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_sword_of_damocles_se/chapters/xxxviii-blue-beard-s-chamber)

Paula asks her to watch for her when she goes upstairs, fearing she will need care upon her return.

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