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Mrs. Gascoigne

Gwendolen's aunt and the wife of the rector.

minor

Also known as aunt Gascoigne, Mr. and Mrs. Gascoigne

First appearance: III

Mrs. Gascoigne shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Gwendolen's aunt, who expresses concern about Gwendolen's privileges compared to her own daughter Anna.
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In III: Gwendolen's aunt, who expresses concern about Gwendolen's privileges compared to her own daughter Anna. Later, in VIII: Angry at Gwendolen, calling her a coquette with a hard heart; expresses her feelings to…

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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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