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Bertha

A minor character referenced in the novel.

minor

First appearance: i

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RGRex GascoigneALAliceGHGwendolen Harl…AGAnna GascoigneMDMrs. DavilowBEBertha

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and background characters
  • Central and supporting characters
  • 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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