Arrowsmith · Character
Mrs. Lanyon
Joyce Lanyon's mother, a society matron.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Lanyon
First appearance: I
Mrs. Lanyon shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Comes down to cook and make beds, showing intelligence about disinfection and distracting Martin.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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