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Miss Martha Vernon

A Vernon family member.

minor

Also known as Martha, Miss Martha

First appearance: i vernon s

Miss Martha Vernon shows up with force in VI: Neighbours and Relations. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The other sister, accompanying Matilda, sharing in the disparagement of Catherine.
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In VI: Neighbours and Relations: The other sister, accompanying Matilda, sharing in the disparagement of Catherine. Later, in Christmas: Miss Martha echoes her sister Matilda's gossip about the Merridews, contributing…

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MMMr. Mildmay Ve…EVEdward VernonSJSir John Westw…HVHester VernonCVCatherine VernonMMMiss Martha Vernon

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended family and rivals
  • Vernon family core
  • Protagonist

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the dramatic climax because Catherine’s emotional and psychological peak occurs when her love for Edwa…

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