Who Alice Grey is
Alice Grey is the mother of Agnes and her older sister Mary. She teaches both daughters at home, where they grow up cherished by their father, Richard Grey. Their household is loving and comfortable, though it is never rich.
What Alice Grey wants
Alice marries Richard, a country clergyman, for love rather than following her wealthy family's wishes. When his investment is lost at sea, she faces hardship with him rather than accepting help that would divide them.
Alice Grey and the others in the story
Alice's courage forms part of the family life Agnes knows before becoming a governess. After Agnes returns from her first position, she finds her mother working to hold their struggling household together.
Kysymyksiä
Who is Alice Grey in Agnes Grey?
Alice Grey is Richard Grey's wife and the mother of Agnes and Mary.
Why does Alice Grey marry against her family's wishes?
She marries Richard because she loves him, despite her relatives' opposition.
How does Alice Grey respond to poverty?
She stands by her husband and works to keep their household together. She refuses help that would separate them.
