In the novel she is described as having “eyes black as sloes, hair black as ink, a swarthy complexion and a poor little skin stretched over poor little bones". She is also, in the novel, portrayed as a young girl who adores having her own way and attention.
In the novel, she is described with striking physical features: eyes like black sloe berries, hair as dark as ink, a tanned complexion, and thin, fragile bones. The character is depicted as a young girl who craves independence and attention.