. While not married to an action hero, she is married to an egotistical philosopher who ignores his family. She runs the entire domestic sphere, manages everyone’s emotions, and is only appreciated after her death. This is the literary template for the invisible housewife companion.
Why the woman waiting at home is often the strongest character in the room. housewife companion of the hero
: A character who may initially feel their work is trivial compared to the hero's "limelight" tasks, but eventually discovers their vital importance to the hero's success. The Secret Advisor manages everyone’s emotions