Agnes Grey (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Anne Brontë
- First Published: 1847
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Domestic realism
- Time of Work: Mid-nineteenth century
- Setting: England
- Genres: Long fiction, Domestic realism
- Subjects: Love or romance, Nineteenth century, Poverty or poor people, Ministry or ministers, England or English people, Upper classes, Sisters, Tutors or tutoring
- Locales: England
Characters Discussed
Agnes Grey, the pious, sheltered daughter of a clergyman. She takes employment as a governess when her family’s financial situation becomes desperate.
Richard Grey, Agnes’ father, a poor person who loses his patrimony in a disastrous speculation.
Mrs. Grey, Agnes’ mother.
Mary Grey, Agnes’ sister.
Mrs. Bloomfield, mistress of Wellwood. Agnes’ first employer, she is convinced that her incorrigible children, Agnes’ charges, are angels.
Tom Bloomfield,
Mary Bloomfield, and
Fanny Bloomfield, Agnes’...
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