The Tenant of Wildfell Hall · Character

Esther Hargrave

Walter's younger sister, a spirited girl who later marries and moves away.

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Also known as little Esther, Esther, Esther Hargrave

First appearance: ii

Esther Hargrave shows up with force in XXV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Milicent's younger sister, mentioned as being at the Grove with her French governess.

Esther Hargrave first appears in 0003 ii.

In XXV: Milicent's younger sister, mentioned as being at the Grove with her French governess.

Later, in XXVI: A fourteen-year-old with a fearless spirit, whom her mother hopes to similarly control for marriage.

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XXV
Milicent's younger sister, mentioned as being at the Grove with her French governess.
XXVI
A fourteen-year-old with a fearless spirit, whom her mother hopes to similarly control for marriage.
XXIX
Helen's young friend; Helen occasionally visits her for amusement.
XXXII
Mentioned as a fine girl still in the schoolroom; Helen is attached to her and worries about her romantic notions.
XXXVII
Visits with her brother, plays with little Arthur, and is perplexed by the tension between Helen and Walter.
XLI
Confides in Helen about her mother's pressure to marry Mr. Oldfield and her desire for love.
XLII
Visits Grassdale with Milicent and Ralph, mentioned as part of the group enjoying the garden.
XLVIII
Mentioned in Helen's letter as being persecuted by her mother to marry a suitor; her spirit is nearly broken but she remains defiant.
LI
The bride, now Mrs. Lawrence; described as a younger, rosier beauty, full of loving bliss.

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