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In the Days of the Comet · Character

Mrs. Stuart

Nettie's mother, a working-class woman concerned for her daughter.

minor

First appearance: ii nettie

Mrs. Stuart shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Nettie's mother; described as sharp-eyed, active, and welcoming to Willie.
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In IV: Nettie's mother; described as sharp-eyed, active, and welcoming to Willie. Later, in V: Orchestrates the private meeting between…

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See Mrs. Stuart in ii nettie

Narrative arc

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

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

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See Mrs. Stuart in ii nettie