Who Susan Baker is
Susan Baker keeps the Blythe household going in Glen St. Mary on Prince Edward Island. She is blunt, practical and often comic, with strong opinions she readily shares.
Her kitchen belongs to a home where family life becomes bound up with news of war. Susan knits endlessly and follows reports closely, bringing fierce loyalty to the household's anxious days.
What Susan Baker wants
Susan is certain of the rightness of the cause and outspoken about the enemy. Her patriotism takes a practical form through knitting and the daily work of keeping the household running.
Susan Baker and the others in the story
Susan's sharp words help prompt Rilla to ask what useful work she can do.
At first Susan sniffs at the responsibility, but she becomes a fierce ally. Her practical support helps Rilla take on the unfamiliar work of caring for the child.
Questions
Who is Susan Baker in Rilla of Ingleside?
Susan Baker is the loyal housekeeper at Ingleside, the Blythe family home. Her plain speech and strong opinions bring humor to the household.
How does Susan help Rilla?
Susan helps Rilla care for Jims and offers blunt reminders about responsibility. She becomes an ally as Rilla learns to look after him.
What does Susan think about the war?
Susan strongly supports the cause and speaks fiercely against the enemy. She follows the news closely and knits as the family waits.
