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Properly chaise longue (see book text)

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	She is quite motherly and strives to always be in control, regularly doing other people's thinking for them. Not only does she look after Juliet, but Glenda also takes care of her elderly neighbours. She has to hold herself back from taking other people's tasks on herself to ensure they are done right. Her inner voice regularly reprimands her for doing this, among other things. She is, however, always standing up for the little guy, which is often [[Nutt\|Mr. Nutt]]. Throughout {{UA}} we see Glenda's character develop as she resolves not to be part of the "crab bucket" of folk wisdom that keeps poor people from aspiring to high achievement, eventually telling [[Juliet Stollop\|Juliet]] to pursue her career as Juliet sees fit and to be true to herself rather than following Glenda's previous repressive advice.		She is quite motherly and strives to always be in control, regularly doing other people's thinking for them. Not only does she look after Juliet, but Glenda also takes care of her elderly neighbours. She has to hold herself back from taking other people's tasks on herself to ensure they are done right. Her inner voice regularly reprimands her for doing this, among other things. She is, however, always standing up for the little guy, which is often [[Nutt\|Mr. Nutt]]. Throughout {{UA}} we see Glenda's character develop as she resolves not to be part of the "crab bucket" of folk wisdom that keeps poor people from aspiring to high achievement, eventually telling [[Juliet Stollop\|Juliet]] to pursue her career as Juliet sees fit and to be true to herself rather than following Glenda's previous repressive advice.

	She secretly reads trashy romance novels by [[Iradne Comb-Buttworthy]]; a guilty pleasure, despite her realization they all have basically the same plot. When encountering a chaise ~~lounge~~ in the [[Unseen_University\|UU]] cellars, she prays for a moment of privacy so she can practice ''languishing''. She learned some fancy words from these novels, but has never heard them aloud: When Mr. Nutt used the term "faux pas", she asked him if it looked to say "forks pass" when written down.		She secretly reads trashy romance novels by [[Iradne Comb-Buttworthy]]; a guilty pleasure, despite her realization they all have basically the same plot. When encountering a chaise longue in the [[Unseen_University\|UU]] cellars, she prays for a moment of privacy so she can practice ''languishing''. She learned some fancy words from these novels, but has never heard them aloud: When Mr. Nutt used the term "faux pas", she asked him if it looked to say "forks pass" when written down.

	She owns a teddy bear called Mr. Wobble; due to a childhood sewing error, he has three eyes.		She owns a teddy bear called Mr. Wobble; due to a childhood sewing error, he has three eyes.
	She very rarely cries.		She very rarely cries.

	During the events of {{UA}}, Glenda learns to live a little, gaining strength from challenging people's authority (even talking back to the [[Havelock_Vetinari\|Patrician]]) and taking risks. She begins to appreciate that people need to pursue 'the dream', flogging[[Verdant Spring\| beauty products to trolls]], and even coming up with several original marketing ideas of her own, much to the surprise of her employer. By the end of the book, she has graciously relinquished her hold over Juliet's life and is romantically involved with [[Nutt]], planning to ride off with him to [[Quirm]].		During the events of {{UA}}, Glenda learns to live a little, gaining strength from challenging people's authority (even talking back to the [[Havelock_Vetinari\|Patrician]]) and taking risks. She begins to appreciate that people need to pursue 'the dream', flogging [[Verdant Spring\| beauty products to trolls]], and even coming up with several original marketing ideas of her own, much to the surprise of her employer. By the end of the book, she has graciously relinquished her hold over Juliet's life and is romantically involved with [[Nutt]], planning to ride off with him to [[Quirm]].

	A young UU employee named Glenda appears briefly in the fourth ''Science of Discworld'', but it's unclear if she's the same Glenda.		A young UU employee named Glenda appears briefly in the fourth ''Science of Discworld'', but it's unclear if she's the same Glenda.

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	Glenda joins the ranks of Pratchett characters best described as a "fine figure of a woman," along with [[Lady Sybil]] and [[Agnes Nitt]]. Pratchett seems to have a particular affinity for this relatively underserved type, allowing them to develop as many-dimensional human characters with a range of interests and feelings rather than as comic relief. The characters are not defined by their body type, but do encounter issues stemming from others' perception of them (e.g. Lady Sybil is underestimated by her captors in {{TFE}}) or from their own insecurities (as does Agnes in {{M!!!}}). Glenda is constantly reminded of her friend Juliet's beauty and her own comparative plainness, but handles this with a tremendous practicality.		Glenda joins the ranks of Pratchett characters best described as a "fine figure of a woman," along with [[Lady Sybil]] and [[Agnes Nitt]]. Pratchett seems to have a particular affinity for this relatively underserved type, allowing them to develop as many-dimensional human characters with a range of interests and feelings rather than as comic relief. The characters are not defined by their body type, but do encounter issues stemming from others' perception of them (e.g. Lady Sybil is underestimated by her captors in {{TFE}}) or from their own insecurities (as does Agnes in {{M!!!}}). Glenda is constantly reminded of her friend Juliet's beauty and her own comparative plainness, but handles this with a tremendous practicality.

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	Queen of the [[Night Kitchen]] in {{UA}}. A doozy with a pie, but even better with a metaphysical hammer...		Queen of the [[Night Kitchen]] in {{UA}}. A doozy with a pie, but even better with a metaphysical hammer...

	Her family are sought-after chefs and cooks and in fact, we learn Glenda is sitting on an offer to transfer her skills to the [[Fools' Guild]], an institution that knows its pies. Even [[Vetinari]] himself is tempted to head-hunt her skills for the Palace kitchen, and in passing we learn her grandmother was a very successful pie-maker to the [[Assassins' Guild]]. Glenda herself invented the Ploughman's Pie, complete with a special technique to keep the pickled onions crisp. She does, however, do a small side job: selling beauty products to ~~Trolls~~ for Mr [[Stronginthearm]].		Her family are sought-after chefs and cooks and in fact, we learn Glenda is sitting on an offer to transfer her skills to the [[Fools' Guild]], an institution that knows its pies. Even [[Vetinari]] himself is tempted to head-hunt her skills for the Palace kitchen, and in passing we learn her grandmother was a very successful pie-maker to the [[Assassins' Guild]]. Glenda herself invented the Ploughman's Pie, complete with a special technique to keep the pickled onions crisp. She does, however, do a small side job: selling beauty products to trolls for Mr [[Stronginthearm]].

	Glenda is, in terms of looks, what the wizards would call "pleasant" or "homely" (although a very well-kept home). Her bosom would be a better fit on a girl two foot taller. She is not in the same league as [[Juliet Stollop]]. While she regularly reminds Juliet not to indulge in any hanky-panky, she is both unsurprised and disappointed when any opportunities for some hanky-panky of her own are swiftly dashed or ignored.		Glenda is, in terms of looks, what the wizards would call "pleasant" or "homely" (although a very well-kept home). Her bosom would be a better fit on a girl two foot taller. She is not in the same league as her friend and (eventually) model [[Juliet Stollop]]. [[Trevor Likely\|Trev]], her former boyfriend, refers to Glenda initially as a "fat girl" who makes a great pie. While she regularly reminds Juliet not to indulge in any hanky-panky, she is both unsurprised and disappointed when any opportunities for some hanky-panky of her own are swiftly dashed or ignored.
	She is quite motherly and strives to always be in control, regularly doing other people's thinking for them. Not only does she look after Juliet, but Glenda also takes care of her elderly neighbours. She has to hold herself back from taking other people's tasks on herself to ensure they are done right. Her inner voice regularly reprimands her for doing this, among other things. She is, however, always standing up for the little guy, which is often [[Nutt\|Mr. Nutt]].

	She secretly reads trashy romance novels by [[Iradne Comb-Buttworthy]]; a guilty pleasure, despite her ~~realisation~~ they all have basically the same plot. When encountering a chaise ~~longue~~ in the [[Unseen_University\|UU]] cellars, she prays for a moment of privacy so she can practice ''languishing''. She learned some fancy words from these novels, but has never heard them aloud: When Mr. Nutt used the term "faux pas", she asked him if it looked to say "forks pass" when written down.		She is quite motherly and strives to always be in control, regularly doing other people's thinking for them. Not only does she look after Juliet, but Glenda also takes care of her elderly neighbours. She has to hold herself back from taking other people's tasks on herself to ensure they are done right. Her inner voice regularly reprimands her for doing this, among other things. She is, however, always standing up for the little guy, which is often [[Nutt\|Mr. Nutt]]. Throughout {{UA}} we see Glenda's character develop as she resolves not to be part of the "crab bucket" of folk wisdom that keeps poor people from aspiring to high achievement, eventually telling [[Juliet Stollop\|Juliet]] to pursue her career as Juliet sees fit and to be true to herself rather than following Glenda's previous repressive advice.

			She secretly reads trashy romance novels by [[Iradne Comb-Buttworthy]]; a guilty pleasure, despite her realization they all have basically the same plot. When encountering a chaise lounge in the [[Unseen_University\|UU]] cellars, she prays for a moment of privacy so she can practice ''languishing''. She learned some fancy words from these novels, but has never heard them aloud: When Mr. Nutt used the term "faux pas", she asked him if it looked to say "forks pass" when written down.

	She owns a teddy bear called Mr. Wobble; due to a childhood sewing error, he has three eyes.		She owns a teddy bear called Mr. Wobble; due to a childhood sewing error, he has three eyes.
	She very rarely cries.		She very rarely cries.

	During the events of {{UA}}, Glenda learns to live a little, gaining strength from challenging people's authority (even talking back to the [[Havelock_Vetinari\|Patrician]]) and taking risks. She ~~even learned~~ to ~~sell~~ 'the dream', by flogging[[Verdant Spring\| beauty products to trolls]]. By the end of the book, she ~~is trying to relinquish~~ her hold over Juliet's life and is romantically involved with [[Nutt]], planning to ride off with him to [[Quirm]].		During the events of {{UA}}, Glenda learns to live a little, gaining strength from challenging people's authority (even talking back to the [[Havelock_Vetinari\|Patrician]]) and taking risks. She begins to appreciate that people need to pursue 'the dream', flogging[[Verdant Spring\| beauty products to trolls]], and even coming up with several original marketing ideas of her own, much to the surprise of her employer. By the end of the book, she has graciously relinquished her hold over Juliet's life and is romantically involved with [[Nutt]], planning to ride off with him to [[Quirm]].

	A young UU employee named Glenda appears briefly in the fourth ''Science of Discworld'', but it's unclear if she's the same Glenda.		A young UU employee named Glenda appears briefly in the fourth ''Science of Discworld'', but it's unclear if she's the same Glenda.

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			Glenda joins the ranks of Pratchett characters best described as a "fine figure of a woman," along with [[Lady Sybil]] and [[Agnes Nitt]]. Pratchett seems to have a particular affinity for this relatively underserved type, allowing them to develop as many-dimensional human characters with a range of interests and feelings rather than as comic relief. The characters are not defined by their body type, but do encounter issues stemming from others' perception of them (e.g. Lady Sybil is underestimated by her captors in {{TFE}}) or from their own insecurities (as does Agnes in {{M!!!}}). Glenda is constantly reminded of her friend Juliet's beauty and her own comparative plainness, but handles this with a tremendous practicality.

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	During the events of {{UA}}, Glenda learns to live a little, gaining strength from challenging people's authority (even talking back to the [[Havelock_Vetinari\|Patrician]]) and taking risks. She even learned to sell 'the dream', by flogging[[Verdant Spring\| beauty products to trolls]]. By the end of the book, she is trying to relinquish her hold over Juliet's life and is romantically involved with [[Nutt]], planning to ride off with him to [[Quirm]].		During the events of {{UA}}, Glenda learns to live a little, gaining strength from challenging people's authority (even talking back to the [[Havelock_Vetinari\|Patrician]]) and taking risks. She even learned to sell 'the dream', by flogging[[Verdant Spring\| beauty products to trolls]]. By the end of the book, she is trying to relinquish her hold over Juliet's life and is romantically involved with [[Nutt]], planning to ride off with him to [[Quirm]].

			A young UU employee named Glenda appears briefly in the fourth ''Science of Discworld'', but it's unclear if she's the same Glenda.

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	During the events of {{UA}}, Glenda learns to live a little, gaining strength from challenging people's authority (even talking back to the [[Havelock_Vetinari\|Patrician]]) and taking risks. She even learned to sell 'the dream', by flogging beauty products to trolls. By the end of the book, she is trying to relinquish her hold over Juliet's life and is romantically involved with [[Nutt]], planning to ride off with him to [[Quirm]].		During the events of {{UA}}, Glenda learns to live a little, gaining strength from challenging people's authority (even talking back to the [[Havelock_Vetinari\|Patrician]]) and taking risks. She even learned to sell 'the dream', by flogging[[Verdant Spring\| beauty products to trolls]]. By the end of the book, she is trying to relinquish her hold over Juliet's life and is romantically involved with [[Nutt]], planning to ride off with him to [[Quirm]].

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{{Character Data
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|name= Glenda Sugarbean
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|race= Human
|occupation= Head Cook, [[Night Kitchen]]
|appearance= Homely, short, endowed
|residence= [[Dolly Sisters]], [[Ankh-Morpork]]
|death=
|parents=
|relatives= Augusta Sugarbean (Grandmother, Deceased)
|children=
|marital status=
|books= {{UA}}
|cameos=
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Queen of the [[Night Kitchen]] in {{UA}}. A doozy with a pie, but even better with a metaphysical hammer...

Her family are sought-after chefs and cooks and in fact, we learn Glenda is sitting on an offer to transfer her skills to the [[Fools' Guild]], an institution that knows its pies. Even [[Vetinari]] himself is tempted to head-hunt her skills for the Palace kitchen, and in passing we learn her grandmother was a very successful pie-maker to the [[Assassins' Guild]]. Glenda herself invented the Ploughman's Pie, complete with a special technique to keep the pickled onions crisp. She does, however, do a small side job: selling beauty products to Trolls for Mr [[Stronginthearm]].

Glenda is, in terms of looks, what the wizards would call "pleasant" or "homely" (although a very well-kept home). Her bosom would be a better fit on a girl two foot taller. She is not in the same league as [[Juliet Stollop]]. While she regularly reminds Juliet not to indulge in any hanky-panky, she is both unsurprised and disappointed when any opportunities for some hanky-panky of her own are swiftly dashed or ignored.
She is quite motherly and strives to always be in control, regularly doing other people's thinking for them. Not only does she look after Juliet, but Glenda also takes care of her elderly neighbours. She has to hold herself back from taking other people's tasks on herself to ensure they are done right. Her inner voice regularly reprimands her for doing this, among other things. She is, however, always standing up for the little guy, which is often [[Nutt|Mr. Nutt]].

She secretly reads trashy romance novels by [[Iradne Comb-Buttworthy]]; a guilty pleasure, despite her realisation they all have basically the same plot. When encountering a chaise longue in the [[Unseen_University|UU]] cellars, she prays for a moment of privacy so she can practice ''languishing''. She learned some fancy words from these novels, but has never heard them aloud: When Mr. Nutt used the term "faux pas", she asked him if it looked to say "forks pass" when written down.

She owns a teddy bear called Mr. Wobble; due to a childhood sewing error, he has three eyes.
She very rarely cries.

During the events of {{UA}}, Glenda learns to live a little, gaining strength from challenging people's authority (even talking back to the [[Havelock_Vetinari|Patrician]]) and taking risks. She even learned to sell 'the dream', by flogging beauty products to trolls. By the end of the book, she is trying to relinquish her hold over Juliet's life and is romantically involved with [[Nutt]], planning to ride off with him to [[Quirm]].

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[[Category:Discworld characters|Sugarbean, Glenda]]
[[Category:Human characters|Sugarbean, Glenda]]
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