# Nelly Dean — Wuthering Heights character guide

> Nelly Dean in Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Ellen, Nell, Ellen Dean, Dear Ellen, Wicked Ellen

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

The housekeeper and primary narrator who recounts the story to Mr. Lockwood.

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