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Grangeby

A name associated with Edith's past.

minor

Also known as Grangeby

First appearance: xxi new faces

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SOSonMSMrs. SkewtonMBMajor BagstockMCMrs. ChickMDMr. DombeyGRGrangeby

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and background figures
  • Central characters and household
  • Edith's manipulative circle

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

In this scene, Susan Nipper’s bold, unauthorized confrontation with Mr. Dombey represents the story’s emotiona…

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