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Mrs. Budge

An elderly local woman, possibly a servant or tenant.

minor

Also known as old Mrs. Budge

First appearance: i

Mrs. Budge shows up with force in XXVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Described as a black silk balloon towing a black-and-white striped parachute.
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See Mrs. Budge in i

Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

Denis’s decision to send the telegram ordering himself back to town marks the story’s dramatic climax because…

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See Mrs. Budge in i