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Mrs. Irving

Paul's grandmother, who raised him in his father's absence.

minor

Also known as old Mrs. Irving

First appearance: v a full fledged schoolma am

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

This chapter is the dramatic climax because it marks the peak of Anne and Gilbert’s covert collaboration, reve…

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