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Mary Thorne

Dr. Thorne's niece, a gentle young woman.

minor

Also known as Mary, Mary Thorne

First appearance: xxviii dr thorne

Mary Thorne shows up with force in How to Write a Love Letter. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Proposed the marriage between Dr.
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In How to Write a Love Letter: Proposed the marriage between Dr. Thorne and Miss Dunstable; writes to her uncle but is playfully dismissed…

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FGFrank GreshamMSMrs. StubbsBLBlancheMJMr. JonesTTTom TowersMTMary Thorne

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Gresham Family and Status
  • Extensive Supporting Cast
  • Framley Village and Clergy

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

In this excerpt, the dramatic climax occurs as Lucy receives Lady Lufton’s note, triggering an intense emotion…

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