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Cousin Adeline Baldwin

A cousin of Elmer's.

minor

Also known as Cousin Adeline

First appearance: chapter i

Cousin Adeline Baldwin shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Lulu's cousin who is sleeping in her room, forcing Lulu to devise an excuse to meet Elmer.
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Cousin Adeline Baldwin first appears in 0003 chapter i.

In VII: Lulu's cousin who is sleeping in her room, forcing Lulu to devise an excuse to meet Elmer.

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HCHorace CarpDTDean TrosperEGElmer GantryFNFloyd NaylorMEMrs. Evans Rid…CACousin Adeline Baldwin

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Family and early followers
  • Seminary and college figures
  • Protagonist
  • Elmer's early associates

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Elmer’s public vindication through Hettie’s confession and the immediate offers of prestigious positions mark…

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