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Mrs. Curtis

Named character, appears in scenes, likely a neighbor or acquaintance.

minor

Also known as Curtis, the Curtis, finely Curtis

First appearance: own your own home

Mrs. Curtis shows up with force in Welcome to Our City. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Visits the Grosses with her husband, and they invite the Grosses over for dancing.
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GCGrace CharleyTMThe MoreheadsMGMary GrossTWThe WaltersMHMrs. HamiltonMCMrs. Curtis

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended community and relatives
  • Protagonist
  • Core family and close associates

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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