Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

by

Gail Honeyman

Loretta Character Analysis

The office manager at Eleanor’s office. She and her colleagues make fun of Eleanor behind her back. According to Eleanor, Loretta has an inflated sense of self-importance and makes ugly jewelry in her spare time. Eleanor takes over Loretta’s position when Loretta goes on leave to take care of her sick husband.
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Loretta Character Timeline in Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

The timeline below shows where the character Loretta appears in Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Good Days: Chapter 1
The Enduring Impact of Trauma  Theme Icon
Projection and Denial  Theme Icon
The Vicious Circle of Isolation and Social Awkwardness Theme Icon
...during the work week, when she must send emails and interact with her coworkers, Janey, Loretta, Bernadette, and Billy. She wonders if any of these people would notice if she died... (full context)
Good Days: Chapter 5
The Vicious Circle of Isolation and Social Awkwardness Theme Icon
...Eleanor scoffs inwardly about the formality of engagements and wedding registries. She remembers going to Loretta’s reception and finding the event boring and the food and drink unremarkable. (full context)
Good Days: Chapter 19
The Vicious Circle of Isolation and Social Awkwardness Theme Icon
...her that her hair looks nice. Eleanor handles the comment awkwardly. Bob tells her that Loretta is going on leave and offers Eleanor her position. The promotion would involve a slight... (full context)