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Henry is often amused by Catherine's naïve nature, and playfully guides her to a better understanding, as can be seen during their walk around Beechen Cliff and on the ride to Northanger Abbey. But his behavior, especially when compared to that of the boorish John Thorpe, is always gentle and caring. He adores his sister, Eleanor, and loves ...
- General Tilney Character Analysis in Northanger Abbey - SparkNotes
When Catherine suspects Tilney of murdering his wife, she...
- Northanger Abbey Volume II, Chapters V & VI Summary ...
Henry's hypothetical tale of Catherine's first night at...
- General Tilney Character Analysis in Northanger Abbey - SparkNotes
Eleanor Tilney (Miss Tilney) A rich man with many acquaintances, the General is obsessed with his social rank and the wealth of his family. His children all know that he would never want them to marry someone without wealth or high rank. He shows exaggerated kindness to Catherine because he believes her to be rich.
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Chapter 16 Summary. Catherine reflects on her previous evening’s dinner with the Tilneys; she cannot help but be disappointed. When she analyzes why this is so, she finds the following reason ...
Catherine begins to understand and, with a blush, asks Isabella if she is really in love with James. This is only half of it: Isabella and James are engaged. Catherine is bowled over by the unexpected and wonderful news that her friend will become her sister-in-law. Catherine failed to interpret the many signs that Isabella and James were ...
General Tilney. Henry Tilney is the second son of General Tilney and is Catherine Morland ’s love interest. Like Catherine’s father, he works as a parson in a rural community. He is witty, charming, and perceptive, with a much larger frame of reference and experience than Catherine has, but is also sincere and loyal.
The Tilneys invite Catherine to stay with them for a few weeks at their home, Northanger Abbey. Once at Northanger Abbey, Catherine and Eleanor Tilney, Henry's and Frederick's younger sister, get to know each other better on a personal level. Catherine, in accordance with her novel reading, expects the house to be exotic and frightening.
