# Aunt Rachel — Waverley character guide

> Aunt Rachel in Waverley by Walter Scott.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Rachel Waverley, Mrs. Rachel, the fair Mrs. Rachel

**First appearance:** 0007-part-i-ii-waverley-honour-a-retrospect

## Who they are

Edward's kind aunt at Waverley-Honour who dotes on him.

## In the story

### [Waverley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/waverley)

Sir Everard's sister, a gentle and affectionate presence in Edward's early life.

### [Waverley-Honour—A Retrospect](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-i-ii-waverley-honour-a-retrospect)

Sir Everard's sister, who presides at his table at Waverley-Honour, described as an ancient maiden lady and one of the kindest votaries of celibacy.

### [III: Education](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-i-iii-education)

Sir Everard's sister, who shares the common view that any reading is inherently useful.

### [Castle-Building](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-i-iv-castle-building)

Edward's aunt, who narrates the story of Lady Alice Waverley's sacrifice during the Civil War, deeply affecting Edward.

### [Choice of a Profession](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-i-v-choice-of-a-profession)

Initiates the plan to send Edward abroad to prevent his infatuation with Miss Stubbs; later helps prepare him for the army.

### [News from England](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-i-xxv-news-from-england)

Writes a letter urging Edward to remember his principles, take care of his health, and wear flannel; also sends regards to the Baron and asks about Rose.

### [An Examination](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-ii-an-examination)

Her letter, expressing support for the Stuart cause, is used as evidence against Waverley.

### [Dulce Domum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/waverley_se/chapters/part-ii-xli-dulce-domum)

Stocks Rose's casket with jewels for the wedding.

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