Basil · Character
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 iCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Household and past connections
- Central conflict circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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- William Penhale
romantic · positive
- Mary Penhale
family · positive
Relationship notes
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See Susan in part i iIn 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