# Marian Condrip — The Wings of the Dove character guide

> Marian Condrip in The Wings of the Dove by Henry James.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Poor Marian, Marian, poor Marian, Mrs. Condrip

**First appearance:** 0001-the-wings-of-the-dove

## Who they are

Kate's widowed sister, struggling with poverty and her children.

## Relationships

### [Kate Croy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wings_of_the_dove_se/characters/kate_croy)

_family_

Kate's widowed sister, who lives in poverty and represents the burden Kate wishes to escape.

### [Kate Croy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wings_of_the_dove_se/characters/kate_croy)

_family_

Kate's widowed sister, who lives in poverty and represents the burden Kate wishes to escape.

### [Kate Croy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wings_of_the_dove_se/characters/kate_croy)

_family_

Kate's widowed sister, who lives in poverty and represents the burden Kate wishes to escape.

## In the story

### [The Wings of the Dove](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wings_of_the_dove_se/chapters/the-wings-of-the-dove)

Kate's married sister, mentioned as having made a poor marriage and living in poverty, serving as a cautionary example for Kate.

### [Book I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wings_of_the_dove_se/chapters/book-i)

Kate's sister, mentioned as having made a poor marriage and living in constrained circumstances.

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

Kate's sister; mentioned as having a small inheritance and as the potential recipient of Kate's share.

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

Pressures Kate to follow Aunt Maud's wishes and marry Lord Mark; expresses fear and dislike of Merton Densher; discusses family duty and money.

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

Kate's sister is referenced as part of the family's awareness of Kate's situation, though she is not directly involved.

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

Milly expresses a desire to visit Mrs. Condrip, Kate's sister, indicating her interest in Kate's family life.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wings_of_the_dove_se/chapters/iii)

Hosts the visit in Chelsea; speaks to Milly about Mr. Densher's feelings for Kate.

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wings_of_the_dove_se/chapters/iii)

Marian is mentioned as Kate's sister who has called for help due to their father's presence.

## Links

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