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Mrs. Granger

Edith's mother's friend, mentioned in passing.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Granger, Granger

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MBMajor BagstockSBSir Barnet Ske…MCMrs. ChickMDMr. DombeyEDEdith DombeyMGMrs. Granger

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and background figures
  • Central characters and household

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

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

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