# Eleanor — Understood Betsy character guide

> Eleanor in Understood Betsy by Dorothy Canfield Fisher.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Little Eleanor

**First appearance:** 0003-iv-betsy-goes-to-school

## Who they are

A younger girl who becomes Betsy's friend and sewing circle member.

## Relationships

### [Elizabeth Ann](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/understood_betsy_se/characters/elizabeth_ann)

_friendship_

Eleanor is Elizabeth Ann's kind and supportive cousin who becomes a close friend and confidante.

### [Elizabeth Ann](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/understood_betsy_se/characters/elizabeth_ann)

_friendship_

Eleanor is Elizabeth Ann's kind and supportive cousin who becomes a close friend and confidante.

## In the story

### [Betsy Holds the Reins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/understood_betsy_se/chapters/ii-betsy-holds-the-reins)

The kitten given to Elizabeth Ann by Aunt Abigail, providing comfort and a sense of ownership.

### [If You Don’t Like Conversation in a Book Skip This Chapter!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/understood_betsy_se/chapters/vi-if-you-don-t-like-conversation-in-a-book-skip-this-chapter)

Greets Betsy at the door, purring and arching her back to be stroked.

### [Understood Aunt Frances](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/understood_betsy_se/chapters/xi-understood-aunt-frances)

Gives birth to two kittens in the hayloft, later moves them to the house for winter, communicating with Betsy through meows and actions.

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