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Mariana

A neighbor and friend to the Widow Capilet in Florence.

minor

First appearance: Scene V

Mariana shows up with force in Scene V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Advises Diana to guard her honor and condemns Parolles as a corrupting influence.
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PAParollesWCWidow CapiletHEHelenaBEBertramFLFirst Lord Dum…MAMariana

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

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This scene marks the dramatic climax because Bertram, who has fled his forced marriage to Helena, achieves his…

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