Aunt Anne Lister

Aunt Anne is a trusted confidante. Sensitive and affectionate, with a keen understanding of her niece’s emotional needs, she has been a mother-figure to Anne Lister since her childhood.

Recognising that her niece is unusual as well as brilliant, Aunt Anne expresses concern about how bare Anne lays herself to scrutiny from the local community. Anne worries about her aunt in return, particularly about the increasing ill-health that keeps her housebound.