Great Expectations · Character
Mrs. Pocket
Vain, distracted mother of many children who reads about titles while ignoring her family.
minor
Also known as dear Mrs. Pocket, Mr. and Mrs. Pocket
First appearance: Chapter XXIII
Mrs. Pocket shows up with force in Chapter XXIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Helpless and obsessed with titles, raised to marry a nobleman; neglects her children and household duties.
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In Chapter XXIII: Helpless and obsessed with titles, raised to marry a nobleman; neglects her children and household duties. Later, in Chapter XXXIII: Found at home with the baby and a needle-case, reading her book of…
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See Mrs. Pocket in Chapter XXIIINarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Mrs. Pocket in Chapter XXIII