Miss La Creevy Character Analysis in Nicholas Nickleby

Miss La Creevy is Nicholas, Kate, and Mrs. Nickleby’s first landlady when they arrive in London. At the end of the novel, she marries Tim. Miss La Creevy serves as an example of the kindheartedness and benevolence that the novel suggests characterizes trustworthy people. In contrast to characters like Mrs. Wititterly, Miss La Creevy genuinely has Kate, Nicholas, and Mrs. Nickleby’s best interests at heart. She is willing to put herself at risk if that’s necessary to help the Nicklebys.

Miss La Creevy Character Timeline in Nicholas Nickleby

The timeline below shows where the character Miss La Creevy appears in Nicholas Nickleby. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

...has heard that an impoverished widow is renting a room from her. The woman, named Miss La Creevy , says that’s true and that they paid the first week in advance. Ralph tells... (full context)

...eaten when they give it to him. The morning of Nicholas’s departure, he talks with Miss La Creevy . He asks her to look out for his mother and sister while he’s gone.... (full context)

In London, Kate sits for a portrait that Miss La Creevy paints. Miss La Creevy tells Kate about the different people who come in for portraits,... (full context)

On Saturday, Miss La Creevy and Mrs. Nickleby discuss Kate’s new position. Miss La Creevy says that milliners (hatmakers) have... (full context)

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On Monday, Miss La Creevy goes to Madame Mantalini’s shop to tell her that Kate is too sick to come... (full context)

When Miss La Creevy returns home, Nicholas comes to visit while she is drinking tea. He tells her that... (full context)

...well. Eventually, Mrs. Nickleby accepts the invitation. Pluck and Pyke see Kate’s portrait, painted by Miss La Creevy , sitting on the mantle. They express their admiration for Kate and go so far... (full context)

...Ralph then gives Newman a package to deliver. While Newman is out, he stops at Miss La Creevy ’s house. Miss La Creevy doesn’t initially remember who he is and is surprised to... (full context)

Eventually, Newman explains to Miss La Creevy all that has passed between Kate, Ralph, and Mulberry. After he finishes explaining, Miss La... (full context)

...that Newman is away on business and won’t be back until midnight. He goes to Miss La Creevy ’s next (as Miss La Creevy anticipated) and learns that she too is out. He... (full context)

...all of her things from the house. For now, they’ll return to the home of Miss La Creevy , who welcomes them with open arms. Nicholas then gives Newman a letter to give... (full context)

After Nicholas helps Mrs. Nickleby and Kate move to Miss La Creevy ’s house, he checks and finds out, to his relief, that Mulberry’s injuries aren’t life-threatening.... (full context)

Free from Mulberry’s advances and antagonism, Kate now feels tranquil and calm. Miss La Creevy notices. She also notices a change in another member of the family, which she tells... (full context)

One night, Tim and Frank visit the Nicklebys’ house at the same time that Miss La Creevy visits. Nicholas is at work, and Smike retreats to his room. The group spends a... (full context)

...to reciprocate his advances. The neighbor doesn’t pay her much attention. When the neighbor sees Miss La Creevy , though, he repeatedly kisses his hand. Looking at her, he says that finally, his... (full context)

...whether they’ll be able to do that until he thinks of the solution of having Miss La Creevy walk slightly ahead and beckon the man to follow her. The plan works perfectly. Mrs.... (full context)

Nicholas returns home after Smike dies. Kate, Mrs. Nickleby, Miss La Creevy , and Madeline all grieve deeply. Nicholas asks Kate if the Cheerybles have decided where... (full context)

...elsewhere. Charles sends a letter inviting Kate, Nicholas, and Mrs. Nickleby to dinner. He invites Miss La Creevy as well. Mrs. Nickleby tells Kate and Nicholas that the Cheeryble Brothers must have some... (full context)

...Frank, and Nicholas leave the room, everyone is overjoyed with the news. Mrs. Nickleby and Miss La Creevy begin weeping. At one point, Tim and Miss La Creevy begin talking. They have met... (full context)

...for her father has expired. Kate and Frank marry on the same day. Tim and Miss La Creevy marry quietly a few weeks later. Nicholas invests Madeline’s inheritance into the Cheeryble Brothers’s business.... (full context)