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Miss Pross: character portrait from A Tale of Two Cities (Dickens, Charles)

A character in A Tale of Two Cities

Miss Pross

A Tale of Two Cities by Dickens, Charles

Lucie's fiercely loyal English companion and former nurse, gruff on the surface but wholly devoted; she confronts Madame Defarge in a fatal struggle to protect the family's escape.

Also known as: Pross

Inside the story

Meet Miss Pross

Miss Pross is Lucie Manette’s fiercely loyal English companion and former nurse. Gruff and outspoken on the surface, she is wholly devoted to Lucie and keeps a watchful, protective presence around her and the family as their life begins to change.

On the page

A wild-looking, strong, red-haired woman with a red face and brawny, powerful build; plainly and practically dressed, brusque and abrupt in manner.

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