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Mrs. Arabin

Wife of Dr. Arabin, a quiet presence in Barchester.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Arabin

First appearance: xvii mrs proudie s conversazione

Mrs. Arabin shows up with force in Magna Est Veritas. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Acts as Sowerby's ally, attempting to arrange the match with Miss Dunstable.
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In Magna Est Veritas: Acts as Sowerby's ally, attempting to arrange the match with Miss Dunstable. Later, in The Goat and Compasses: Mrs. Harold Smith, Sowerby's sister, who advises him to approach Miss Dunstable for a…

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

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

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See Mrs. Arabin in xvii mrs proudie s conversazione
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