Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark · Character

Marguerite

A timid but adventurous young woman encountered during the narrator's travels.

minor

Also known as poor Marguerite, Marguerite

First appearance: letter iii

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A figure mentioned in the context of social critique, representing the plight of women in servitude.

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Marguerite first appears in 0004 letter iii.

With Count Bernstorff (professional): Count Bernstorff was likely Marguerite's employer or patron, given the formal nature of their connection.

In Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark: A figure mentioned in the context of social critique, representing the plight of women in servitude.

Later, in Letter I: Mary's timid servant; her timidity contrasts with Mary's adventurous spirit.

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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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Count Bernstorff
professional · ambivalent
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Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark
A figure mentioned in the context of social critique, representing the plight of women in servitude.
Letter I
Mary's timid servant; her timidity contrasts with Mary's adventurous spirit.
Letter XII
Referred to as 'my Fannikin' (her daughter), whom she anticipates embracing in Gothenburg.
Letter XVI
Implied as the daughter Wollstonecraft is anxious to rejoin; referred to as 'my little girl' and 'my babe'.
Letter XXII
Traveling companion who amuses herself with local costumes and looks forward to recounting her adventures in Paris.
Letter XXIV
Mentioned as needing to navigate rough streets with the child to reach a level road.

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