The Unicorn from the Stars · Character
Nanny
An older female character, possibly a servant or relative.
minor
Also known as Nanny Outside, Nanny Whisht
First appearance: the unicorn from the stars
Nanny's tie to Unknown Narrator is one of the pressures that moves The Unicorn from the Stars—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Nanny first appears in 0001 the unicorn from the stars.
With Unknown Narrator (family): Nanny is likely a maternal figure or caretaker for the narrator, given her name and the frequency of their interactions. With Johnny Bacach (rivalry): Johnny Bacach and Nanny have a tense relationship, possibly due to Johnny's disruptive behavior and Nanny's protective role. With Father John Thomas Hearne (social): Father John Thomas Hearne and Nanny interact occasionally, likely as members of the same community with shared concerns.
Free preview opens at this moment — character cards, Character Web, and themes sit beside the text as you read.
Character Web
6 connectionsA slice of how Nanny sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Family
- Rivalry
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Core Dramatis Personae
- Protagonist
+1 more in the full Character Web
Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Breaking point
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Martin’s fo…
Full beat labels and climax notes unlock in the reader.
Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Unknown Narrator
family · positive
Nanny is likely a maternal figure or caretaker for the narrator, given her name and the… How this plays out →
- Johnny Bacach
rivalry · negative
- Father John Thomas Hearne
social · ambivalent
Relationship notes
How these ties play out is in the reading companion — open the free preview.
See Nanny in the unicorn from the stars