While Grelod can be seen as cruel and uncaring, Constance seems to be a kind person. The children say that she is "nice" to them, and they want her to be in charge; Aventus Aretino specifically requests that Constance be spared, showing how beloved she is. Even though she is appalled at her treatment of the children, Constance defends Grelod, saying that she was old and knows no other life. Constance is the only person in the orphanage to express any sorrow at Grelod's demise.