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Who is Priscilla from The Blithedale Romance and what is their importance? The_Blithedale_Romance English & Literature Priscilla | The Blithedale Romance

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Priscilla is the daughter of Mr. Moodie, formerly known as Fauntleroy. She is a seamstress and is also known as the Veiled Lady. Priscilla travels to Blithedale with Mr. Hollingsworth in an attempt to acquaint herself with Zenobia, her sister from her father's first marriage. She quietly clings to Zenobia and becomes healthier and happier in the natural setting at Blithedale. Occasionally, Priscilla appears to be listening to voices that no one else can hear. Although she marries Hollingsworth after Zenobia's suicide, Coverdale admits in the final chapter that he loves Priscilla.