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Mrs. Hunter

Carl Hunter's mother, a presence in the social dynamics.

minor

First appearance: ii

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In III: Cordial but reveals ignorance of opera and prejudice against Catholics; invites Mrs. Daquin to the Fleur-de-Lis Club. Later, in IV: Mrs. Hunter hosts the social gathering, acting as a dowager-like hostess. She…

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

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Mimi’s emotional peak occurs as her guilt over accepting sympathy under false pretenses intensifies to the poi…

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III
Cordial but reveals ignorance of opera and prejudice against Catholics; invites Mrs. Daquin to the Fleur-de-Lis Club.
IV
Mrs. Hunter hosts the social gathering, acting as a dowager-like hostess. She arranges a private table for Mimi and Hilda, showing a condescending but well-meaning attitude.
IX
Mrs. Hunter pleads with Mimi to help save Carl, crying and begging her to ask him to visit again, showing her desperation.

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See Mrs. Hunter in ii