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Mr. Richardson

A clergyman who assists Agnes in finding a teaching position.

minor

Also known as Mr. Richardson, Richardson

First appearance: xxi the school

Mr. Richardson shows up with force in VIII: The “Coming Out”. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In VIII: The “Coming Out”: Mr. Richardson is the vicar Mary is to marry. Agnes describes him as not rich, not handsome, not young, but…

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See Mr. Richardson in xxi the school

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

In this excerpt, the emotional and psychological peak occurs as Agnes articulates a profound shift from passiv…

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See Mr. Richardson in xxi the school