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Mrs. Klesmer

Catherine Arrowpoint after her marriage to Klesmer.

minor

Also known as Klesmer

First appearance: xx

Mrs. Klesmer shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A renowned musician staying at Quetcham Hall; he critiques Gwendolen's singing, asserting his artistic superiority.
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In V: A renowned musician staying at Quetcham Hall; he critiques Gwendolen's singing, asserting his artistic superiority. Later, in VI: Klesmer is the musical Magus who has widened Gwendolen's horizon and is frequently…

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TATassoMVMr. VandernoodtMCMordecai CohenGHGwendolen Harl…CACatherine Arro…MKMrs. Klesmer

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  • Protagonist
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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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