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Aunt Emma

Hugo's aunt, who lives with the family for a time.

minor

Also known as Emma

First appearance: i

Aunt Emma shows up with force in Chapter XI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned by Shayne as a wealthy, useless aunt he detests.
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In Chapter XI: Mentioned by Shayne as a wealthy, useless aunt he detests. Later, in XIV: Mentioned in Hugo's thoughts as part of Tom's…

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TMThomas Mathew …HDHugo DannerAEAunt Emma

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  • Other

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  • Extended Acquaintances and Minor Characters
  • Protagonist

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story’s dramatic climax because Hugo’s act of writing the letter forces him to confront the full w…

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