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Mrs. Churchill

Frank Churchill's wealthy, domineering aunt who controls his life.

minor

Also known as poor Mrs. Churchill, The great Mrs. Churchill

First appearance: xvii

Mrs. Churchill shows up with force in Chapter XXXVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Her ill health and move to Richmond are discussed; Frank believes she is genuinely weaker.
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See Mrs. Churchill in xvii

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mrs. Churchill in xvii