# Eliza Millward — The Tenant of Wildfell Hall character guide

> Eliza Millward in The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Eliza, Miss Eliza, Miss Millward, Millward, Miss Eliza Millward

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Who they are

A vicar's daughter whose soft smiles and bewitching glances conceal a talent for insinuation, she keeps Gilbert's heart guessing while her whispers quietly shape the neighborhood's opinion of Helen Graham.

## Relationships

### [Gilbert Markham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/gilbert_markham)

_romantic_

Eliza harbors an unrequited romantic interest in Gilbert, which he does not return, leading to her jealousy and spite.

### [Rose Markham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/rose_markham)

_friendship_

Eliza and Rose are friends and neighbors, though Eliza's gossipy and jealous nature strains the relationship.

### [Mrs. Markham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/mrs_markham)

_social_

Eliza is a frequent visitor to the Markham household, maintaining a friendly but somewhat sycophantic relationship with Mrs. Markham.

### [Gilbert Markham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/gilbert_markham)

_romantic_

Eliza harbors an unrequited romantic interest in Gilbert, which he does not return, leading to her jealousy and spite.

### [Rose Markham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/rose_markham)

_friendship_

Eliza and Rose are friends and neighbors, though Eliza's gossipy and jealous nature strains the relationship.

### [Mrs. Markham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/mrs_markham)

_social_

Eliza is a frequent visitor to the Markham household, maintaining a friendly but somewhat sycophantic relationship with Mrs. Markham.

### [Rose Markham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/rose_markham)

_friendship_

Eliza and Rose are friends and neighbors, though Eliza's gossipy and jealous nature strains the relationship.

### [Mrs. Markham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/characters/mrs_markham)

_social_

Eliza is a frequent visitor to the Markham household, maintaining a friendly but somewhat sycophantic relationship with Mrs. Markham.

## In the story

### [The Tenant of Wildfell Hall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/the-tenant-of-wildfell-hall)

A local gossip who spreads rumors about Helen's past.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/i)

The vicar's younger daughter, charming and kittenish; Gilbert admits a partiality for her despite her lack of fortune.

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

Gilbert's flirtatious companion; provides him with cheerful conversation after his encounter with Helen.

### [The Party at the Vicarage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/iv)

Coquettish and charming; clearly enjoys Gilbert's attention during the party.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/vi)

Gilbert's former romantic interest; he finds her frivolous and insipid compared to Mrs. Graham.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/vii)

Gilbert's admirer; displays gentle melancholy and jealousy over his attention to Helen.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/ix)

Hints at slanderous reports about Mrs. Graham with feigned concern, prompting Gilbert's irritation.

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

Mentioned by Rose as being 'quite grieved' about Gilbert's association with Helen.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/xiii)

Taunts Gilbert about Mrs. Graham with malice, showing her spite and lack of forgiveness.

### [XLVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/xlvi)

Implied to be a co-conspirator with Jane Wilson in spreading slanderous reports about Helen.

### [XLVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_tenant_of_wildfell_hall_se/chapters/xlvii)

Visits the Markhams to gossip about Helen's return to her husband, delighting in Gilbert's discomfort.

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

Maliciously informs Gilbert that Helen is to marry Walter Hargrave, delighting in his distress.

## Links

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