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Susan

A servant in the Sherwin household, privy to family secrets.

minor

Also known as poor Susan

First appearance: part i i

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With William Penhale (romantic): Susan and William are in a courtship, but their relationship is complicated by social class differences and family pressures. With Mary Penhale (family): Mary is Susan's sister or close…

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See Susan in part i i

Character Web

7 connections

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TDThe DoctorWPWilliam PenhaleMPMary PenhaleMSMargaret SherwinOMOld MarthaSUSusan

Relationship types

  • Romantic
  • Family
  • Other

Character groups

  • Household and past connections
  • Central conflict circle
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

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

The emotional/psychological peak occurs when the protagonist, after a deep swoon, briefly regains consciousnes…

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Relationships

Relationship notes

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See Susan in part i i

In the story

Susan appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See Susan in part i i
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