# Mrs. Clay — Persuasion character guide

> Mrs. Clay in Persuasion by Jane Austen.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** poor Mrs. Clay, a Mrs. Clay

**First appearance:** 0001-ii

## Who they are

A scheming widow who ingratiates herself with Sir Walter and Elizabeth.

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