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Lady Margaret Momson

A society lady, mother of Augustus Momson, involved in the scandal talk.

minor

Also known as Lady Margaret, young Momson

First appearance: The Stantiloup Correspondence

Lady Margaret Momson shows up with force in The Bishop. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Lady Margaret Momson first appears in 0011 part iv xii the stantiloup correspondence.

In The Bishop: Visits Mrs. Wortle and suggests that the school will be ruined, hinting that the Doctor should give it up.

Later, in The Stantiloup Correspondence: Rector's wife, joins in condemning the Doctor and the Peacockes.

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional peak occurs as Dr. Wortle’s private defiance—his principled support of the Peacockes—collapses u…

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See Lady Margaret Momson in The Stantiloup Correspondence