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Anna Gascoigne

Gwendolen's gentle and religious younger cousin.

minor

Also known as Anna, little Anna, Ann, Gascoigne

First appearance: iii

Anna Gascoigne shows up with force in Book I: The Spoiled Child. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Rex's sister and Gwendolen's cousin, who is more modest and observant of Gwendolen's behavior.
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In Book I: The Spoiled Child: Rex's sister and Gwendolen's cousin, who is more modest and observant of Gwendolen's behavior. Later, in V: Gwendolen's cousin, present at the dinner party, feels embarrassed in the grand…

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

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  • 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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