Crome Yellow · Character
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 iNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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