Mrs. Gordon Character Analysis in Black Beauty

Mrs. Gordon is Squire Gordon’s wife. She’s a small woman and an exceptional rider, and she often chooses Black Beauty to ride—a great honor. However, she becomes seriously ill and eventually, her doctor insists she move to a warmer climate. This is why the Gordon family moves to Europe and sells all their horses.

Mrs. Gordon Character Timeline in Black Beauty

The timeline below shows where the character Mrs. Gordon appears in Black Beauty. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

Horse Care, Abuse, and Neglect Theme Icon

...and then gallop. On their way back to the stable, they pass Squire Gordon and Mrs. Gordon walking. John says the narrator is a wonderful horse—sensitive, obedient, and not at all afraid... (full context)

...for his mount. When they return to the Hall and ride up to the house, Mrs. Gordon asks how the ride was. Squire Gordon says the horse is wonderful and asks what... (full context)

Class, Transportation, and Victorian England Theme Icon

...dislikes horses and people that can only do one thing. Black Beauty loves riding, as Mrs. Gordon often chooses him. Squire Gordon rides Ginger, while Miss Flora and Miss Jessie ride Merrylegs... (full context)

...Beauty becomes prouder and happier at Birtwick the longer he lives there. Squire Gordon and Mrs. Gordon are respected and well-loved; they speak out against anyone who mistreats animals or people. Squire... (full context)

...of knowing things which allows them to save men. Finally, the party gets home and Mrs. Gordon runs out to meet the cart. Squire Gordon tells her what happened and that Black... (full context)

Squire Gordon and Mrs. Gordon decide to visit friends that live 46 miles away, and they plan for James to... (full context)

...care for his sister, who is disabled. His sister would’ve gone to the workhouse if Mrs. Gordon hadn’t saved them by giving his sister needlework and then employing John in the stables.... (full context)

...gives John a note to give to the doctor and tells him to ride for Mrs. Gordon ’s life. John and Black Beauty gallop through the village and to the tollgate, where... (full context)

...seriously ill. Squire Gordon comes to visit often and says once that Black Beauty saved Mrs. Gordon ’s life—had they been any slower in fetching the doctor, she would’ve died. The men... (full context)

...has lived at Birtwick for three years—but that’s about to change. The horses know that Mrs. Gordon is ill, and the doctor visits often. Finally, the doctor says that Mrs. Gordon must... (full context)

...Black Beauty bring the carriage to the house for the last time. Squire Gordon carries Mrs. Gordon to the carriage, and John drives the horses to the train station. Black Beauty hears... (full context)

...Black Beauty’s history. When they return from the drive, Miss Ellen says she’ll write to Mrs. Gordon and tell her that they’ve found Black Beauty. It takes another week before Miss Lavinia... (full context)