Daniel Deronda · Character
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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See Mrs. Gascoigne in IIINarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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 Mrs. Gascoigne in III