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Mrs. Bergstein

A married woman, possibly a neighbor or social contact, with limited presence.

minor

First appearance: i

Mrs. Bergstein shows up with force in XIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A middle-aged woman who converted to Judaism, cold and rational, representing a path Miriam finds unappealing.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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