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Miss Grindelen

A strict teacher or governess who instructs Cornelli.

minor

First appearance: ii up in the top story

Miss Grindelen shows up with force in III: New Appearances in Iller-Stream. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Arrives with Miss Dorner; assists in supervising Cornelli.
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In III: New Appearances in Iller-Stream: Arrives with Miss Dorner; assists in supervising Cornelli. Later, in IV: The Unwished-for Happens: Supports Miss Dorner's disciplinary approach; comments on Cornelli's lack of…

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See Miss Grindelen in ii up in the top story

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Cornelli’s refusal to join Matthew in driving to meet her father marks the emotional and psychological peak of…

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See Miss Grindelen in ii up in the top story