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From "Wuthering Heights" by Brontë, Emily
Ellen 'Nelly' Dean
Housekeeper at Thrushcross Grange and Wuthering Heights, narrator of much of the story.
Core Belief
"That kindness, duty, and respect for social boundaries are essential for a harmonious life, but that love and family ties should be valued above all else."
Worldview
A world shaped by social class and tradition, where the consequences of choices can ripple through generations.
Personality
Practical, compassionate, and observant. She serves as a moral compass and a source of stability in the turbulent lives of the Earnshaws and Lintons, offering wise counsel and unwavering loyalty.
In Their Own Words
"“There will more come of this business than you reckon on.”"
"“Proud people breed sad sorrows for themselves.”"
"“It’s a cuckoo’s, sir—I know all about it: except where he was born, and who were his parents, and how he got his money at first.”"
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