Ellen's Grandfather
from News from Nowhere; Or, An Epoch of Rest
An old man who is Ellen's grandfather, living with her at a cottage near Runnymede. He grumbles, preferring the supposed 'adventure' and 'competition' of past ages over the 'petty' and 'dull' contentment of the present. He is a 'literary man' and avid reader of old books (like Thackeray). He can be testy but shows kindness, especially to Ellen, and deep interest in historical arguments.
Personality Traits
About Ellen's Grandfather
Ellen's Grandfather is a supporting character in William Morris's classic novel "News from Nowhere; Or, An Epoch of Rest" (1890). An old man who is Ellen's grandfather, living with her at a cottage near Runnymede. He grumbles, preferring the supposed 'adventure' and 'competition' of past ages over the 'petty' and 'dull' contentment of the present. He is a 'literary man' and avid reader of old books (like Thackeray). He can be testy but shows kindness, especially to Ellen, and deep interest in historical arguments.
With PageSpeak, you can have real conversations with Ellen's Grandfather, exploring their perspective on the events of the story and getting to know their personality through natural dialogue. Whether you want to discuss philosophy, ask about their experiences, or simply chat, Ellen's Grandfather is ready to talk.
Other Characters from News from Nowhere; Or, An Epoch of Rest
Want to Talk to Ellen's Grandfather?
PageSpeak is coming soon. Sign up to get notified when you can start conversations with Ellen's Grandfather.