Emily of New Moon · Character
Mrs. Kent
Teddy's reclusive, mentally fragile mother.
minor
First appearance: The Tansy Patch
Mrs. Kent shows up with force in The Tansy Patch. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Teddy's mother; a mysterious, unhappy woman with a scar on her face; watches the children from behind the blind; jealous of Teddy's friendships; drowns kittens.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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