Lavengro · Character
Mrs. Herne
An old Romany woman who curses Lavengro and is a figure of superstition.
minor
Also known as Herne, Mrs. Herne
First appearance: i
Mrs. Herne shows up with force in The Gypsy Tent and the King's Discourse. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Jasper's mother-in-law, opposes teaching Romany to Lavengro, leaves for Yorkshire.
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In The Gypsy Tent and the King's Discourse: Jasper's mother-in-law, opposes teaching Romany to Lavengro, leaves for Yorkshire. Later, in Chapter XVIII: Departed to Yorkshire at the chapter's opening, along with the…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Romany and personal past figures
- Lavengro's companions and acquaintances
- Historical and sporting figures
- Diverse characters from Lavengro's world
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it reveals the protagonist’s hidden linguistic ability—his sudden de…
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Mrs. Herne appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Gypsy Tent and the King's Discourse
- Chapter XVIII
- LXXI
- The Sabbath Day with Peter and Winifred
- LXXXII
- XII
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