Fred Gross Stories · Character
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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- 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.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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