Bleak House · Character

Miss Barbary

Esther's stern aunt who raised her in secrecy.

minor

Also known as the late Miss Barbary

First appearance: bleak house

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

This passage marks the dramatic climax because it depicts Esther’s psychological reversal from illness and los…

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