In Darkest London · Character
Poor Alice
A tragic figure, likely a victim of poverty or circumstance.
minor
Also known as Alice
First appearance: in darkest london
Poor Alice's tie to Dick is one of the pressures that moves In Darkest London—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A tall, well-built woman about forty-five with a beautiful face, who criticizes the other women for not organizing against the house official.
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With Dick (social): Dick has only fleeting, distant encounters with Poor Alice, suggesting mere acquaintance or passing awareness. With Millie (social): Millie and Poor Alice have a single interaction, likely a brief,…
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Relationship types
- Social
- Psychological
Character groups
- Women in distress
- Male acquaintances or observers
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Dick
social · ambivalent
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- Millie
social · ambivalent
- the Master
psychological · negative
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