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Camilla

Grasping relative of Miss Havisham who constantly schemes for her money.

minor

Also known as Camilla, Matthew, Mr. Camilla, Mrs. Camilla, Mistress Camilla

First appearance: xii

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

One of Miss Havisham's relatives, a toady and humbug, who complains about Matthew.
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In Chapter XI: One of Miss Havisham's relatives, a toady and humbug, who complains about Matthew. Later, in Chapter XXV: Mr. Pocket's sister, who along with Georgiana, fawns on Pip in his prosperity out of cupidity and…

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ESEstellaCRCousin RaymondSPSarah PocketBIBiddyTAThe Aged ParentCACamilla

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Pip's moral and social circle
  • Minor relatives, servants, and background figures

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

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

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See Camilla in xii
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