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Barchester Towers · Character
The Priestess
A metaphorical reference to Mrs. Proudie.
minor
First appearance: xxxiii mrs proudie victrix
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended Cast & Background Figures
- Barchester Clergy & Gentry
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the archdeacon, despite his usual self-assurance, is visibly…
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