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Alice

A minor character mentioned in passing at social events.

minor

Also known as the amiable Alice

First appearance: vi

Alice shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

One of Gwendolen's sisters, who sits waiting on her and is told not to stick up her shoulders.
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Character Web

10 connections

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HGHenleigh Grand…TPThe PrincessMMMrs. MeyrickGHGwendolen Harl…RGRex GascoigneALAlice

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Central and supporting characters
  • Deronda's heritage revealers
  • Protagonist

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

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

In this chapter, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Deronda receives Hans Meyrick’s letter, whic…

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See Alice in vi
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