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Mr. Pounce

A minor character.

minor

First appearance: xxxii a speculator

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In Vernon's: Mr. Pounce is the head of the solicitors advising the bank, who respects Catherine and questions John's dismissal of her,…

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EVEdward VernonSJSir John Westw…EMEllen MerridewCVCatherine VernonHVHester VernonMPMr. Pounce

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 Rising action.

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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