Mrs. Wright is a character who does not appear in the scene but has an important part in the plot. Mrs. Wright was the slain John Wright's wife in the narrative. She was born outside of Kentucky and lived most of her life there. When she died, she was given a ceremonial burial by Indian tribes friends of the Wrights. After her death, Mr. Wright brought his children to live with him in Pennsylvania. She is a central figure in the story because she is the one who tells the children that their father has been killed. Without this information, the children could have kept believing that he was still alive like before. Mrs. Wright is a supporting character who plays an important role in the development of the characters.