The Tenant of Wildfell Hall · Character

Rose Markham

Gilbert's lively younger sister, who eventually marries Fergus.

minor

Also known as bonny Miss Rose, Rose

First appearance: I

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Gilbert's sister, who participates in the community's speculation about the new tenant.

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With Eliza Millward (friendship): Eliza and Rose are friends and neighbors, though Eliza's gossipy and jealous nature strains the relationship. With Eliza Millward (friendship): Eliza and Rose are friends and neighbors, though Eliza's gossipy and jealous nature strains the relationship. With Eliza Millward (friendship): Eliza and Rose are friends and neighbors, though Eliza's gossipy and jealous nature strains the relationship.

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Friendship
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Narrator's Circle
Antagonists and Foils

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Eliza Millward
friendship · ambivalent
Eliza and Rose are friends and neighbors, though Eliza's gossipy and jealous nature… How this plays out →
Eliza Millward
friendship · ambivalent
Eliza and Rose are friends and neighbors, though Eliza's gossipy and jealous nature… How this plays out →
Eliza Millward
friendship · ambivalent
Eliza and Rose are friends and neighbors, though Eliza's gossipy and jealous nature… How this plays out →

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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
Gilbert's sister, who participates in the community's speculation about the new tenant.
I
Gilbert's sister; accompanies their mother to visit Mrs. Graham and reports back to Gilbert.
III
Expresses surprise that Mrs. Graham returns the call and questions her about leaving her child.
The Party at the Vicarage
Gilbert's sister; natural and vivacious, she encourages Miss Wilson to sing.
V
Accompanies Gilbert on the visit to Wildfell Hall and whispers to him about her confusion regarding Helen's behavior.
VI
Gilbert's sister; present with Eliza in the parlour when Gilbert returns home.
VII
Gilbert's sister; accompanies the group to Wildfell Hall and describes the gloomy interior.
VIII
Sends plants to Helen under Gilbert's persuasion, though she is not directly present in the chapter.
Chapter X
Mentioned as disbelieving the slander; Gilbert brings a rose for her.
XI
Warns Gilbert about the gossip surrounding his visits to Helen and reports the opinions of Jane Wilson and Eliza Millward.
XIV
Brings home exaggerated rumors of Lawrence's accident and urges Gilbert to visit him.

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