Daniel Deronda · Character
Madame von Langen
A German singer who mentors Mirah briefly.
minor
First appearance: xii
Madame von Langen shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Gwendolen's chaperon and cousin, who advises her about gambling and comments on her boredom.
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In I: Gwendolen's chaperon and cousin, who advises her about gambling and comments on her boredom. Later, in II: Gwendolen's hostess in Leubronn; Gwendolen avoids her to pawn the necklace and later lies about her…
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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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See Madame von Langen in xii