Lay Down Your Arms · Character
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.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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