A Country Gentleman and His Family · Character
Old Mrs. Bagley
An elderly woman, possibly a housekeeper or neighbor.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Bagley, Old Mrs. Bagley
First appearance: i
Old Mrs. Bagley shows up with force in IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The elderly shopkeeper who sells a variety of goods and defends her granddaughter Lizzie.
Old Mrs. Bagley first appears in 0000 i.
In IX: The elderly shopkeeper who sells a variety of goods and defends her granddaughter Lizzie.
Later, in XXI: Mrs. Bagley gives Geoff bread and butter and milk, and warns him about the Elms.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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