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Aunt Cornelia

Another of Martha's aunts, who provides moral and emotional support.

minor

First appearance: ii

Aunt Cornelia shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as Frederick Tilling's cousin; visits Martha and delivers the news of Frederick's departure.
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In IV: Mentioned as Frederick Tilling's cousin; visits Martha and delivers the news of Frederick's departure. Later, in Chapter VII:…

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended War-Torn Network
  • Domestic and Military Circle

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

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Aunt Cornelia in ii
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