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Mrs. Winter

John Winter's mother, a kindly older woman.

minor

Also known as Dear Mrs. Winter

First appearance: i

Mrs. Winter shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

John's mother, who mothering Jim along with her own son, providing him comfort.
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See Mrs. Winter in i

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

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

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See Mrs. Winter in i
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